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Jewish Worker in Berlin Finds Anti-Semitic Graffiti in Prayer Book Purchased from Jewish Store
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By איתמר אייכנר
First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Aug 12, 2026
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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