July 17, 2019 — Los Angeles
July 17, 2019 – Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Regional Office of AJC (American Jewish Committee) condemned an act of antisemitic vandalism targeting the Hebrew Discovery Center, a synagogue and school in the Woodland Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. The suspect defaced the front of the building with paint.
“We condemn this vile act targeting a Jewish house of worship and school,” said Dganit Abramoff, AJC Los Angeles Acting Chief of Staff. “In the wake of Pittsburgh and Poway, and in light of other recent acts of antisemitic vandalism in the Valley, we urge law enforcement authorities to prioritize their investigation into this incident. The trend of antisemitic vandalism, violence, and rhetoric continues to grow, threatening the values that we as a country hold dear. We must unite together with community partners, elected officials, and law enforcement to combat this scourge.”
In March 2017, an individual walked into the Hebrew Discovery Center and threatened to “kill the Jews.” In January 2019, antisemitic graffiti was spray-painted on Mishkan Torah synagogue in the nearby Tarzana neighborhood of Los Angeles.
AJC is working with Congressman Brad Sherman, State Senator Henry Stern, and L.A. City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield to respond to this incident.
Community members wishing to support the synagogue in its recovery efforts can do so at the website of the Hebrew Discovery Center.
