Neo-Nazis gathered outside two synagogues and distributed anti-Semitic leaflets in a residential area in the US state of Georgia over the weekend, a white supremacist harassment campaign that has been fueled by a rise in anti-Semitic far-right activity in the US in recent years. came during ,
Local leaders said the detractors were apparently from outside the communities they targeted and that they have launched similar hate campaigns in other states.
On Saturday afternoon, about a dozen people with Nazi banners emblazoned with swastikas confronted worshipers outside the Chabad-Lubavitch center near East Cobb, north of Atlanta.
Chabad of Cobh said it is working with local authorities and police after the incident and that there is no threat to the Jewish community.
“These individuals do not represent the sentiments of the citizens of East Cobb,” the Chabad center said. “Let’s use this unfortunate event to amplify acts of goodness and kindness, Jewish pride, and greater Jewish engagement.”
On Friday, white supremacists gathered outside Temple Beth Israel in Macon, Georgia, in the central part of the state.
Rabbi of the synagogue, Elizabeth Bahar, Said It said in a statement that it was in contact with Jewish community leaders and that the synagogue would take steps to ensure security.
He added, “In this moment of darkness, let us strive to illuminate the light and warmth that Shabbat can provide, as we come together to reaffirm the values that keep us alive in a warm, welcoming, define as a loving Jewish congregation.”
This happened tonight in East Cobb in front of Chabad on Lower Roswell. I will never understand why someone’s religion matters so much to spread such hatred. #heartbreaker #spreadlovenothat
Posted by jennifer caron derrick But Saturday, 24 June 2023
In response to the harassment, the synagogue held a solidarity event on Saturday. Several hundred people from across the city gathered to show support for the Jewish community, local media reported,
Police said earlier Friday “anti-Semitic packages” were delivered to a residential area in the town of Warner Robins, near Macon.
Police said the packages were similar to anti-Semitic messages that have been repeatedly delivered to cities across the US in recent years. Anti-Semitic messages have promoted anti-Semitic conspiracy theories linking the outbreak of COVID-19, immigration, abortion and other issues to Jews.
Neo-Nazis at the Cobb County Chabad held placards with similar graphics.
The regional office of the Anti-Defamation League said that these incidents were perpetrated by a small group of white supremacists “working on their latest anti-Semitic stunt”.
The anti-Semitic incidents were strongly condemned by Georgia state leaders.
“There is absolutely no place for this hatred and anti-Semitism in our state. I join in the outrage at this shameful act and stand with Georgians everywhere in condemning it,” said Governor Brian Kemp.
According to the ADL, anti-Semitism has been on the rise in America in recent years.
According to the United States, in 2022 a record 3,697 anti-Semitic incidents were reported. an annual match group by.
Incidents of anti-Semitic white supremacist propaganda doubled in the last year to 852.
