The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia was vandalized for the second time in a year, leaving leaders frustrated as anti-Semitic incidents continue. A male wrote an anti-Semitic message on the OY/YO sculpture outside the Old City museum shortly before 8:15 p.m. Thursday.
Community Response
Andrew Goretsky, senior regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, said the repeated targeting of the museum reflects a troubling trend. State Rep. Tarik Khan reported the incident to police and emphasized the need for collective action against hate.
Goretsky outlined three steps to combat hate: leaders speaking out, individuals reporting incidents, and people educating themselves. Police have surveillance footage of the suspect and are investigating.
Original reporting: Allentown News – 6abc Philadelphia — read the source article.
