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Jewish Worker in Berlin Finds Anti-Semitic Graffiti in Prayer Book Purchased from Jewish Store

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 3 hours ago

What happened

A Jewish worker in Berlin found anti-Semitic graffiti, including references to Hitler and a vulgar drawing, inside a prayer book bought from a Jewish bookstore. The bookstore confirmed the book arrived unwrapped, suggesting vandalism occurred before it reached them. The incident raises concerns amid increasing anti-Semitism in Germany's Jewish community.

  • 01A Jewish prayer book bought in Berlin contained anti-Semitic graffiti and offensive drawings.
  • 02The graffiti included the words 'Hitler' and 'Free Palestine' alongside a vulgar image.
  • 03The book arrived at the Jewish bookstore unwrapped, possibly allowing prior vandalism.
  • 04The buyer reported the incident to the bookstore, which expressed genuine concern.
  • 05The buyer chose to keep the bookstore's name private due to the circumstances.
  • 06The case highlights growing fears of anti-Semitism in Germany's Jewish community.

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YnetCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago
Jewish Worker in Berlin Finds Anti-Semitic Graffiti in Prayer Book Purchased from Jewish Store
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew3 hours ago
Man Finds Antisemitic Graffiti in Prayer Book Bought at Berlin Jewish Bookstore

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