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Vernon Hills Police Probe Antisemitic Graffiti at Or Shalom as Congregation Plans Community Response

Investigators say one person tagged the site Sunday night, with leads under active review.

Overview

  • Police responded Tuesday to Congregation Or Shalom in Vernon Hills after graffiti discovered on the property was traced to roughly 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
  • The vandal left a phallic drawing in the parking lot and painted the words “Hate Jews” on a retaining wall facing the synagogue.
  • Deputy Chief Shannon Holubetz said the case remains active with one suspect believed responsible, and no arrests have been announced.
  • Police Chief Patrick L. Kreis called such offenses attacks on the whole community and urged tips to [email protected] to help identify the offender.
  • The synagogue condemned the act ahead of the High Holy Days, planned a Friday Shabbat gathering with interfaith supporters, and will solicit designs for a mural to cover the wall.