ANTISEMITIC GRAFFITI PAINTED ON DOOR OF MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL
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ANTISEMITIC GRAFFITI PAINTED ON DOOR OF MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL
The graffiti was painted over on Thursday afternoon, according to local reports.
BY MARCY OSTER/JTA (Reported by Jerusalem Post), AUGUST 5, 2019
Antisemitic graffiti on an Australian Jewish cafe. (photo credit: screenshot)
Antisemitic graffiti was painted on the door of a school in Minneapolis, the 17 th incident reported by the Jewish community so far this year.
The graffiti discovered on Thursday at the Lake Harriet Upper School in Minneapolis included a swastika and the words “Kikes must die!”
The graffiti was painted over on Thursday afternoon, according to local reports.
On Friday, students of the school created chalk street art to spread messages of love and acceptance. The artwork included Stars of David and messages such as “I belong, you belong, we all belong” and “Love all!” A second “Chalk the Walk: Love Lives Here” was scheduled for Sunday.
Steve Hunegs, executive director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas, said that it is the 17 th antisemitic incident reported to the JCRC in 2019.
“Perpetrators of these types of incidents are intent on spreading a message of hate and challenging the openness and respectful atmosphere of our community. Collectively, we must reject these chilling acts and the hate they represent,” Hunegs said in a statement .
He said the council has been in close contact with the school principal and law enforcement officials and that “We appreciate their swift response to this disturbing incident.”
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff said in a statement : In the strongest terms, Minneapolis Public Schools condemns the antisemitic graffiti at Lake Harriet Upper school. Our schools should be safe, respectful and welcoming places for all of our students, families and community members. And we stand united against hatred in all its forms.
Shabbat shalom to all who will gather with their families and loved ones tonight. We hope our entire community has a peaceful and restorative weekend. pic.twitter.com/43ZdVQVvKs
— Minneapolis Public Schools (@MPS_News) August 2, 2019
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I'm curious to see what the Minneapolis Congress Rep is going to say about this.....
She probably wants to find that person and hire him.
Minneapolis has been known as the most anti semetic city in the U.S. in the 30's, 40's and 50'....The Silver Shirts were started in Minneapolis and their goal was to drive Jews from America...That attitude has always been right below the surface.
This is nothing new Buzz. Omar not withstanding.
Correction, the Silver Shirts were not started in Minneapolis. Minneapolis was said to have the largest membership.
Throughout modern history, the percentage of anti-semitism is much higher among blacks, hispanics, and Democrats/liberals/progressives than it is among whites and Republicans/Conservatives.
Lake Harriet Upper School is located in the Minnesota 5th US Congressional district represented by Ilhan Omar.
Allow me to clarify something. In my first comment on this seed I asked if Ilhan Omar, whose district this is, is going to make a statement about the incident. I made no reference in my comment to antisemitism.
My guess is she will say nothing. If that picture was posted on Facebook, she would give it a "like".
I wouldn't hold my breath. She's already made her position clear.