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Nearly 180 Jewish Gravestones Vandalized in Cincinnati

FBI and local police investigate as community grapples with antisemitic attack at historic cemeteries.

  • 176 gravestones were damaged at Tifereth Israel and Beth Hamedrash Hagadol cemeteries.
  • The vandalism is believed to have occurred between June 25 and July 1.
  • Most gravestones were pushed face down, complicating identification of affected families.
  • Jewish organizations express heartbreak and call for donations to repair the damage.
  • Authorities urge anyone with information to assist in the investigation.
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