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Canadian ex-lawmaker finds swastika carved in snow

Former Canadian politician reports swastika carved in the snow near her home in Manitoba.

Canadian ex-lawmaker finds swastika carved in snow

Swastika, 'TRUMP' drawn on statue at Rice University

Swastika accompanied by "TRUMP" drawn in bright-colored chalk on the base of a statue at Rice University in Houston.

Swastika, 'TRUMP' drawn on statue at Rice University

Anti-Semite vandalizes Chicago Loop Synagogue

Vandal breaks Chicago synagogue windows, sticks swastikas on front door.

Anti-Semite vandalizes Chicago Loop Synagogue

Swastika drawn at home of Canadian Jewish newspaper columnist

Swastika drawn in the snow on the front lawn of a columnist for a Canadian Jewish publication.

Swastika drawn at home of Canadian Jewish newspaper columnist

Suspects arrested in vandalism of Jewish gravestone in Indiana

Three people arrested in connection with the vandalism of the headstone of a Jewish couple buried in the cemetery of a small Indiana town.

Suspects arrested in vandalism of Jewish gravestone in Indiana

NZ foreign minister’s office vandalized after UN resolution

Graffiti spray-painted on wall of office of New Zealand's Foreign Minister calling him a 'traitor' and a 'Jew-hater' for anti-Israel vote.

NZ foreign minister’s office vandalized after UN resolution

Jewish Arizona family finds menorah twisted into swastika

Jewish family in Arizona finds menorah twisted into swastika, police class incident as 'trespassing,' not 'hate crime.'

Jewish Arizona family finds menorah twisted into swastika

2 menorahs vandalized in Brooklyn

Two menorahs vandalized on Brooklyn playgrounds during Hanukkah.

2 menorahs vandalized in Brooklyn

Southern California Chabad center vandalized

Chabad center in the Southern California city of Santa Monica vandalized on first day of Hanukkah.

Southern California Chabad center vandalized

Son of 'Sopranos' actor arrested for spray-painting swastika

The son of Sopranos star Michael Imperioli was arrested for spray-painting a swastika on a college campus in New York State.

Son of 'Sopranos' actor arrested for spray-painting swastika

BDS activists vandalize restaurant in Portugal

Anti-Israel activists vandalize restaurant in Portugal because its head chef participated in a food festival in Israel.

BDS activists vandalize restaurant in Portugal

New Jersey man convicted of terror attacks on synagogues

A 24-year-old New Jersey man was convicted of terrorism for vandalizing and firebombing synagogues and a rabbi’s home in 2012.

New Jersey man convicted of terror attacks on synagogues

Mexican synagogue vandalized

For the second time in days, a Mexican synagogue was vandalized. The walls were sprayed, windows shattered and furniture broken.

Mexican synagogue vandalized

South Florida synagogue vandalized before Rosh Hashanah

South Florida synagogue was vandalized ahead of the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

South Florida synagogue vandalized before Rosh Hashanah

Man accused in firebombing of NJ synagogue goes on trial

Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of vandalizing and firebombing northern New Jersey synagogues and a rabbi’s home.

Man accused in firebombing of NJ synagogue goes on trial

Jerusalem synagogue desecrated

Synagogue in heart of Jerusalem vandalized overnight with graffiti of black crosses.

Jerusalem synagogue desecrated

Jewish graves vandalized in Belfast

Eight youths destroy and vandalize 17 graves inside a Belfast cemetery, in what is believed to have been an organized attack.

Jewish graves vandalized in Belfast

Anti-Semitic graffiti found across from Lakewood yeshiva

Several swastikas and other anti-Semitic messages spray-painted on equipment at a playground across the street from yeshiva in Lakewood, NJ.

Anti-Semitic graffiti found across from Lakewood yeshiva

Philly artist paints over swastikas with flowers

Jewish artist in suburban Philadelphia turns swastikas painted on her trash can into a neighborhood demonstration of love and caring.

Philly artist paints over swastikas with flowers

Vandals scrawl 'Jew' next to image of rats in DC art display

Vandals repeatedly scrawl the word “Jew” next to images of rats appearing on an outdoor art display in Washington, D.C.

Vandals scrawl 'Jew' next to image of rats in DC art display

Large swastika painted on southern New Jersey home

Large swastika painted on a home in suburban Mount Laurel.

Large swastika painted on southern New Jersey home

Holocaust monuments vandalized in Germany, Belarus

World War II monuments in Germany and Belarus vandalized. No arrests have been made.

Holocaust monuments vandalized in Germany, Belarus

ISIS logo on threatening note to Jewish club in Argentina

Plastic bottle thrown through a window of a Jewish Community Center in Santa Fe City has a note with ISIS logo on it.

ISIS logo on threatening note to Jewish club in Argentina

'We vow to beautify the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Arabs steal mezuzah from Cave of the Patriarchs, but the Jewish community in Hevron says it will replace it with a more beautiful one.

'We vow to beautify the Cave of the Patriarchs'

Radicals ratchet up attacks on home of haredi officer

Anti-Zionists attempt to break into home of haredi officer, vandalize front door.

Radicals ratchet up attacks on home of haredi officer

Teen arrested for Holocaust memorial vandalism in Poland

A teenager in Poland arrested for allegedly smashing a Holocaust monument and scrawling anti-Semitic slogans.

Teen arrested for Holocaust memorial vandalism in Poland

ADL leader: Vandalism in New England intimidates community

Vandalism targeting three New England synagogues is aimed at intimidating the Jewish community, says ADL New England director.

ADL leader: Vandalism in New England intimidates community

NYPD search for illiterate anti-Semitic vandal

Police hunt man caught on video painting swastika on Manhattan building, who evidently needs spelling lessons.

NYPD search for illiterate anti-Semitic vandal

Swastika spray-painted on Rhode Island synagogue

Red swastika spray-painted on Orthodox synagogue in Pawtucket. Local leaders condemn.

Swastika spray-painted on Rhode Island synagogue

Vandals destroy headstones at Manchester Jewish cemetery

Police call attack on graves a 'sickening act of anti-Semitism'.

Vandals destroy headstones at Manchester Jewish cemetery

On Holocaust Memorial Day: Stolen tefilin set on fire

Yeshiva students camping at Kinneret discover their religious belongings were horribly desecrated on the day commemorating the Holocaust.

On Holocaust Memorial Day: Stolen tefilin set on fire

‘Kill the Jews’ painted on Ukrainian synagogue

Anti-Semitic graffiti sprayed on a synagogue in Cherkassy. Local police have opened an investigation.

‘Kill the Jews’ painted on Ukrainian synagogue

Florida synagogue vandalized

Surveillance video captures vandal who threw rocks at North Miami Beach synagogue door, police still in pursuit.

Florida synagogue vandalized

Leading atheist's Jerusalem home vandalized

Threatening letter and knife along with scrawled graffiti found outside Yaakov Malkin's home in the German Colony neighborhood.

Leading atheist's Jerusalem home vandalized

Jewish students visit defaced Dormition Abbey in solidarity

Students from Im Tirtzu say the act was 'at its very core both anti-Zionist and anti-Israeli.'

Jewish students visit defaced Dormition Abbey in solidarity

Historical synagogue in Australia defaced with Nazi symbols

Historical synagogue in the outback city of Broken Hill defaced with Nazi and Islamic symbols.

Historical synagogue in Australia defaced with Nazi symbols

Swastikas scrawled on Jewish graves in Austria

Nazi symbols deface Jewish cemetery weeks after vandals paint swastikas on Jewish quarter and Jewish museum.

Swastikas scrawled on Jewish graves in Austria

Terror Victim's Memorial Defaced by Arab Vandals

The name of Palestinian movement 'Fatah' was scrawled in red paint on memorial at Ein Bubin spring for slain hiker Danny Gonen.

Terror Victim's Memorial Defaced by Arab Vandals

French Sculpture Vandalized a Third Time

Sculpture on display at France's Palace of Versailles vandalized for a third time, after earlier being covered in anti-Semitic graffiti.

French Sculpture Vandalized a Third Time

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Won't be Removed from French Sculpture

Artist Anish Kapoor says he wants vile vandalism on his controversial work to remain as reminder of 'anti-Semitism that we'd rather forget.'

Anti-Semitic Graffiti Won't be Removed from French Sculpture

Arab Thieves Damage Ancient Church Mosaic

Several Galilee Arabs were arrested after they were caught trying to dismantle a sixth-century mosaic floor from an ancient church.

Arab Thieves Damage Ancient Church Mosaic

Memorial for Protective Edge Soldier Vandalized

Friends of Oren Noah express 'fury and shame' at second attempt to destroy monument on Israel's National Trail in his honor.

Memorial for Protective Edge Soldier Vandalized

Streak of Anti-Semitic Violence in Illinois Continues

Anti-Semitic acts continue across Illinois as menorah outside a Chabad Jewish Center torn down for second time in months.

Streak of Anti-Semitic Violence in Illinois Continues

London: Vandals Cover Jewish Monument in Raw Pig's Meat

Jewish community's memorial for King Edward VII defiled in latest anti-Semitic incident in the British capital.

London: Vandals Cover Jewish Monument in Raw Pig's Meat

Second San Antonio Synagogue Vandalized with Graffiti

For the second time in less than a week, a Jewish congregation in San Antonio finds anti-Semitic graffiti on its property.

Second San Antonio Synagogue Vandalized with Graffiti

Watch: Synagogue in Florida Vandalized by Violent Assailant

Video footage captures an unnamed shirtless assailant beating the glass door of Temple Beth Torah in Wellington, FL with a baseball bat.

Watch: Synagogue in Florida Vandalized by Violent Assailant

More Than 100 Headstones Toppled at Philadelphia Jewish Cemetery

Vandals knock down 124 headstones at the the Adath Jeshurun historic cemetery in Philadelphia.

More Than 100 Headstones Toppled at Philadelphia Jewish Cemetery

Synagogue Desecrated in Central Jerusalem

Congregants at a central Jerusalem synagogue were shocked to find the site desecrated when they arrived for prayers early Thursday.

Synagogue Desecrated in Central Jerusalem

Babi Yar Memorial Vandalized with Swastikas

Jewish organizational representatives shocked to find graffiti swastikas on memorial site for Nazi victims.

Babi Yar Memorial Vandalized with Swastikas

Hotovely Slams Church Arson, Defacement

Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipt Hotovely on Thursday condemned the burning and graffiti desecration of a church.

Hotovely Slams Church Arson, Defacement

Police Investigating Defacing of Lake Kinneret Church

Firefighters respond to a blaze at a church on the shores of the Kinneret; graffiti suggests it was an arson attack.

Police Investigating Defacing of Lake Kinneret Church

Northwestern Faces Second Anti-Semitic Attack in Two Months

Vandals have defaced the Chicago-area university's buildings with swastikas and other anti-Semitic graffiti for second time since April.

Northwestern Faces Second Anti-Semitic Attack in Two Months

OU Youth Pitch In to Fix Vandalized Synagogue

After Bnei Akiva branch in Nazareth Illit was ravaged, OU youth in the city decided to help out.

OU Youth Pitch In to Fix Vandalized Synagogue

Swastikas Graffitied on Stanford University Fraternity House

Sigma Alpha Epsilon's fraternity house at Stanford was vandalized Saturday night with swastikas and other anti-Semitic slurs.

Swastikas Graffitied on Stanford University Fraternity House

Haifa Cemetery Appeals for Help Against Funeral Attacks

Vandals have stopped operation of cemetery in Haifa, as a fight between private security companies gets ugly.

Haifa Cemetery Appeals for Help Against Funeral Attacks

18-Year-Old Confesses He Vandalized Maryland Synagogue

18-year-old from Gaithersburg, Maryland, says he vandalized a synagogue because he "disliked" its worshippers.

18-Year-Old Confesses He Vandalized Maryland Synagogue

Hungary Suffers Two Anti-Semitic Attacks in Less Than a Week

Open-air Holocaust exhibition vandalized with red paint and swastika drawn opposite synagogue in Hungary's capital city Budapest.

Hungary Suffers Two Anti-Semitic Attacks in Less Than a Week

Arabs Uproot 225 Israeli Olive Trees Near Jerusalem

At an olive grove at Mishor Adumim, east of Jerusalem, 225 saplings were uprooted over the weekend.

Arabs Uproot 225 Israeli Olive Trees Near Jerusalem

Graves Vandalized in Hungarian Jewish Cemetery

About 20 graves vandalized in a Jewish cemetery in Gyongyos, including the scattering of human remains.

Graves Vandalized in Hungarian Jewish Cemetery

France Seeks Charges Against Teens who Vandalized Jewish Graves

French prosecutors called Wednesday for five teens accused of vandalizing a Jewish cemetery to be prosecuted for 'anti-Semitic' hate crime.

France Seeks Charges Against Teens who Vandalized Jewish Graves