CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Neo-Nazi Hate Targeting Lancaster Township Synagogue
The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned alleged neo-Nazi hate targeting Degel Israel Congregation in Lancaster Township. A suspect reportedly posted derogatory and antisemitic signs, including a Nazi “SS” symbol, on the synagogue’s property. He also allegedly gestured […]
CAIR Condemns Vandalism Targeting Utah Synagogue, Calls for Hate Crime Investigation
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today strongly condemned the recent vandalism targeting Temple Har Shalom in Park City, Utah. CAIR expressed solidarity with the Utah Jewish community and welcomed the investigation by local law enforcement, including the consideration of hate crime enhancements. According to local […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Antisemitic Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting Ventura Synagogue and Church, Calls for Hate Crime Probe
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the antisemitic neo-Nazi vandalism targeting a synagogue and church in a neighborhood in Ventura, California. SEE: Swastikas, hate messages left at Ventura synagogue, church, park On Sunday, Sept. 6, the Ventura Police Department (VPD) responded to a call about vandalism at both Temple Beth […]
CAIR Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting West Virginia Synagogue
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the reported vandalism of a West Virginia synagogue with a Nazi swastika and called for a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsible. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime. In a statement, Washington, D.C., based CAIR said: “Targeting […]
CAIR-San Diego Condemns Hate Vandalism Targeting Residence of Jewish Fraternity Members
The San Diego office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-San Diego), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned antisemitic hate graffiti – including Nazi swastikas and “KKK” – targeting a private residence housing members of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and expressed solidarity with Jewish students and community members […]
CAIR-NJ Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting Synagogue
The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the reported neo-Nazi vandalism targeting a synagogue in Lakewood, New Jersey, in what authorities are investigating as an antisemitic bias incident. Nazi swastikas were discovered inside the synagogue, prompting an investigation by law enforcement. […]
CAIR-MI Condemns Distribution of Antisemitic Propaganda in Southfield, Berkley
The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today condemned the distribution of antisemitic flyers to homes in Berkley and Southfield. The flyers displayed antisemitic rhetoric and symbols including Nazi swastikas. The flyers were distributed over the weekend. Southfield police officials confirmed on Tuesday that they were investigating the matter. “We condemn the distribution […]
CAIR-LA Condemns Antisemitic Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting Mural at Pasadena Jewish Temple
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned the antisemitic vandalism targeting a community mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center. SEE: Mural at Pasadena synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti On Friday, July 24, the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center announced on social media that a mural erected at the site of its […]
CAIR-AZ Welcomes Charges for Antisemitic Threats Targeting Phoenix Synagogue
The Arizona chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-AZ) today welcomed felony charges for alleged threats targeting Sha’arei Shalom Congregation in Phoenix. Kevin Charles Pyles, 32, was charged with making a terrorist threat and computer tampering to threaten, both felonies. In a statement, CAIR-AZ Executive Director Azza Abuseif said: “We unequivocally condemn these reported antisemitic threats targeting […]
CAIR Reaffirms Condemnation of Oct. 7th Attacks on Civilians
Dear friends and partners: I write on behalf of the National Board of Directors of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Overthe past two weeks, our National Board has communicated with staff leaders, organizational partners, andgovernment officials to address recent concern and confusion about remarks made by CAIR’s NationalExecutive Director at a conference on Palestinian human […]