Harrisburg — April 1, 2024 — Today, co-chairs of the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus, Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) and Rep. Dan Frankel (D-Allegheny), issued the following statement condemning the antisemitic vandalism of Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood.
“For the second time in the span of one week, Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El was vandalized by individuals who wish to spread antisemitism and hatred. No community in Pennsylvania or throughout the world deserves to be persecuted and attacked for their religious beliefs. Vandalizing a synagogue with a swastika, a symbol with a direct connection to the Holocaust, is disgusting, abhorrent and has no place in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Jewish Legislative extends its fervent support to the Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El congregation and thanks Gov. Josh Shapiro for his swift and decisive condemnations of both vandalism incidents. Our caucus remains committed to fighting antisemitism wherever it manifests in Pennsylvania.”
More information about the Pennsylvania Jewish Legislative Caucus can be found at pahouse.com/JLC.
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