Arsonist sets fires at 7 Brooklyn synagogues and Jewish schools: NYC councilman

[workinclasszero]

NOOR AL-SIBAI 02 NOV 2018 AT 18:31 ET

The New York Police Department received reports of fires at seven Hasidic Jewish institutions in a single neighborhood in Brooklyn — around the same time vandals spray-painted “Kill All Jews” inside a reform synagogue in the same borough.

City Council Member Stephen Levin and State Senator Martin Dilan released a statement about the fires Friday afternoon.

Link to tweet

As NYC Councilman Chaim Deutsch noted on Twitter, there have been multiple anti-Semitic incidents in the week since the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre.

The incidents include swastikas found graffitied in Brooklyn Heights and Manhattan’s Upper West Side, the vandalism inside Brooklyn Height’s Union Temple, an anti-Semitic license plate that was removed in Queens and a Jewish man being verbally threatened in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood.

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/11/arsonist-sets-fires-7-brooklyn-synagogues-jewish-schools-nyc-councilman/

[workinclasszero]

1. Trump and the GOP wanted their very own Kristallnacht

The GOP hate for Jews starting with George Soros is hitting the streets of Trump's Amerikkka.

[DonViejo]

4. A Kristallnach equivalent has yet to occur but...

we're heading towards it now.

[George II]

17. That was my thought at first.

[uponit7771]

2. OMG

[Beartracks]

3. I hope Jews realize the GOP under Trump is NOT on their side. Republicans ...

... are clearly willing to tolerate Nazi hate in their "big tent."

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[11cents]

5. We're fine on that. Three-quarters of us vote Dem, always.

In this case, seeing as it happened in Brooklyn, don't assume that the perpetrator will turn out to be another white supremacist Trumpoon. There's been lots of Farrakhan-incited violence against Jews in NYC. This is a fact, and needs to be taken seriously too.

[Beartracks]

8. Thanks, I appreciate your response. So close on the heels...

... of the other massacre, it's easy to presume it was another MAGA Nazi.

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[Behind the Aegis]

11. Well said.

Anti-Semitism, no matter who espouses it, needs to be confronted!

[PaulX2]

19. Same With Anti Palestinian Right?

Didn't think so.

[Tarc]

21. There's one of this kind in every crowd

You drew the short straw tonight, eh?

[Behind the Aegis]

28. Whataboutism

Thanks for showing how a discussion about anti-Semitism can't exist without someone saying "what about..." Just another example of how anti-Semitism is viewed as less important.

[Ilsa]

40. Funny how they found an alternative opening phrase

since "what about" has been pinned. Now it's "same with". Anything to avoid discussing the matter, or tragedy, at hand.

[leftynyc]

41. Yup

Were aware of where the problems are coming from whether on the right or the left.

[qwlauren35]

52. Sounds like you were right.

This is Farrakhan incited violence.

Not Trump incited violence.

So what do we do? What can we do?

The only thing I can think of is to call on all black leaders in NYC to condemn Farrakhan and his supporters.

And if it comes from black people, it may hold more weight.

Can you think of anything else that we can do?

[Behind the Aegis]

10. As an FYI...

National polling conducted earlier this month by the Mellman Group – sponsored by the Jewish Electorate Institute, a non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization – found that 74% of Jewish voters will vote for Democratic candidates in the midterms. This is higher than the total number of Jews who identified themselves as Democrats (68%), demonstrating that some support for Democratic candidates from Jewish voters will come from Independents or even Republicans. Moreover, party identification with Democrats is over 20 points higher in the Jewish community than among the American electorate generally. Jewish voters are Democrats, and that’s not changing. source

[workinclasszero]

23. Nice info

Especially that 74% over the 68% that id as dems.

Maybe some people got woke huh?

[onecaliberal]

6. Yet the media still keeps showing and telling us what dump says....

[beachbum bob]

7. So where is media coverage?

[malaise]

9. This is now beyond scary n/t

[maxrandb]

12. But he moved a diplomatic outpost to Jerusalem

So Jews should be OK with that

[Behind the Aegis]

15. Which has NOTHING to do with synagogues being targets here.

Your response smacks of excuse making and is a non-sequitur.

[lostnfound]

29. Sounds like sarcasm to me..irony. Nt

[Behind the Aegis]

30. It doesn't to me, especially given that poster's past posts.

[maxrandb]

36. WTF is that supposed to mean?

Didn't know I had a stalker on DU.

I'm simply pointing out that his bestie Bibi doesn't seem to give a fuck about Donnie Short Fingers wink, nod and outright support for Nazis and antisemites as long as he hates Muslims as much as Bibi does.

The blood of these innocent worshipers is on Donnie Short Fingers hands, but hey, his son in law is Jewish so I guess he can just say;. "some of my best friends"...

Did I miss the statement from the Israeli government slamming Donnie Short Fingers Nazi praise and anti-Semitic rhetoric, or are they still blaming Obama?

[leftynyc]

42. So now you're

Conflating American Jews with the reaction of the Israeli government. Why else would you assume American Jews would be moved to vote republican after a long history of voting for democrats. Do you realize that smacks of a dual loyalty insinuation?

[maxrandb]

45. Yes

Because really, if any country should be silent, or worse, supportive, of the rise of fascism and anti-Semitism in a world power, it would be Israel.

[leftynyc]

47. YOUR post said

JEWS (not Israelis) should be happy because of the move of the embassy as if it were a reason to vote for Donnie AS IF that would be more important to US Jews than whAts going on here in OUR country. Don't try and bullshit anybody that on a thread about vandalism and fires in synagogues that even the subject of the embassy or bibi is in the least bit appropriate to the story. Why don't you seem to give a crap about THAT? No, your very first comment on a story about anti-semitism in BROOKLYN is to whine about Israel. It's telling EVERYONE exactly where you're coming from.

[Behind the Aegis]

50. You may have a stalker, but it ain't me.

Being familiar with your "work" and knowing your original post was not sarcasm, but an extension of past precedence, is not "stalking". So your personal attack aside, your comments are as relevant as the white person who pops into a thread about racism and whines "What about black-on-black crime?!"

The cations of the Israeli government are not relevant to the situation in the OP, but that is why you logically fallacious remarks are labelled "whataboutism."

[GulfCoast66]

25. WTF does that have to do with anything?

Please reread your post and consider deleting it. Not at all saying it was intended in this manner, but read a certain way and it seems to be critical of Jewish Americans. I read it like you were implying that Israel policy drives everything about the Jewish community. Again, not implying you meant it that way. Perhaps I missed the sarcasm. But in today’s climate it is risky to assume sarcasm is understood.

Or add the sarcasm thingy.

[maxrandb]

37. No

I'm just waiting for Bibi and the Israeli government to publicly denounce Donnie Short Fingers support for Nazis and anti-Semitic rhetoric.

They embraced this piece of shit and even came to our country to campaign for Trump in front of our Congress. I think they owe the American people and our Jewish community an explanation.

[GulfCoast66]

38. Well, that helped cleared things up.

Antisemetic event happens and it a good time to go on an Anti Israel rant. As if the 2 have anything to do with one another.


Got it.

[Scurrilous]

13. Suspect in custody in vandalism incident at historic Prospect Heights synagogue, say police sources

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"A vandal who scrawled anti-Semitic graffiti in a Brooklyn synagogue and set fires around several other Jewish places of worship was in custody Friday, police sources said.

The suspect, whose name was not immediately released, was sent to a psychiatric ward at Woodhull Hospital in Queens, said sources. It was unclear on Friday evening what charges would be brought against him.

The suspect was busted wearing the same clothes seen on him in surveillance video of his vandalism at the historic Union Temple in Prospect Heights.

An employee at the historic synagogue, on Eastern Parkway, found “Hitler,” “Jews better be ready” and “Die Jew rats, we are here!” written in black marker in the hallways and stairwells of the first, third and fourth floors on Thursday night, police said."

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-metro-brooklyn-synagogue-vandalized-20181102-story.html

[Marengo]

18. The suspect is African American???

[uponit7771]

32. I don't read that in the article? has there been a picture? Thx in advance

[WhiskeyWulf]

33. Near the end of the article:

"Cops released a surveillance image of the vandal on Friday. He is described as a black man, about 20 years old, 5-foot-8, 140 pounds with black hair."

[uponit7771]

34. Got it, I searched for African American ... looks like they took him to the psych ward.

[roamer65]

14. I took a floral arrangement to a local synagogue today.

My relatives fought against fascism and I’ll be goddamn if I let this crap stand.

We need to show love, not hate.

[JudyM]

31. That is a wonderful gesture!

Thank you.

[Roland99]

16. #JobsNotMobs ?? #civility ??

B S

[Marie Marie]

20. What is it with the right wing's love of Israel but hatred of Jews?

And yes, I do understand strategic location of an ally and needing them for the Rapture and all the rest of the convoluted thinking, but when you stop and think about it ...Oh never mind - just more Republican insanity.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

35. you could hurt your brain with that

Don't try following those convolutions too closely; it's bad for your health!

[Marie Marie]

49. Excellent advice.

Thanks, I needed that!

[Stonepounder]

22. I am so angry I am literally shaking!

We as a people, as a nation, as citizens of what has been one of the greatest nations on earth, need to redefine the laws regarding Treason, or Sedition, or whatever, and we need to codify that the President of the United States is NOT above the law and can be indicted for violating his oath of office!

I really don't give a shit that his approval is wherever it is! We have bigots and assholes in the past, but we have never had a Hitler wannabe who doesn't care about the country or what it stands for and who is only interested in the adulation of his base and making money - and not necessarily in that order - as President. And this absolute crap that he can preach hate against anyone who doesn't bow down and kiss his ass and then blame THEM for the violence and hatred that he has engendered and GET AWAY WITH IT is giving me more rage than I have ever felt before in my life!

If we don't blow his ass out of the water on Tuesday (vote-wise, not physically) I swear I'm going to try and find I country that will give ME asylum!

[onetexan]

27. Agree, the POTUS' job is to protect the nation's citizens from its

Enemies, both foreign and DOMESTIC. The people causing violence and bigotry to Jewish people and desecrating their places of worship are domestic terrorists. This Idiot neither protects us from our foreign enemies (putin) nor the fascists wreaking havoc on US citizens. This horrible man poses a clear &present danger to the country & needs to be ousted.

[hughee99]

39. Yes, this incident is clearly Trump-related. Nt

[leftynyc]

43. I wouldn't make that assumption

That area of Brroklyn has had problems with farrakhans nation so Islam supporters. Hating Jews is bipartisan. The suspect was African American.

[hughee99]

46. I agree. I was surprised by the number of people willing to make that assumption BEFORE

the suspect's photo came out and even the poster I was responding to who seemed to be doing that afterwards.

Or see post#44 at the bottom.

[Stuart G]

24. Suspect is 26 year old James Polite..ABC New York:

https://abc7ny.com/arrest-made-after-hate-graffiti-found-written-inside-brooklyn-synagogue-/4601480/


26-year-old James Polite is charged with criminal mischief 4/hate crime and making graffiti.
The suspect has been sent to Woodhull Hospital for psychiatric observation, authorities say.
He is also suspected of setting a string of small fires in the 90th Precinct.

[Delphinus]

26. Tears ...

Tonight I went to an Interfaith Prayer Vigil in honor of the eleven victims at Tree of Life in Squirrel Hill, as well as prayers for the four who are wounded. I'm not religious, but it felt good to be in that space. And now, to come home and read about this ... I just don't know what we're going to do or how we are going to survive such hatred.

[colsohlibgal]

44. Mental Defect Trump Puppets

The only silver lining is that this should irritate the would be fuhrer because it further hurts the right’s chances Tuesday.

[jcmaine72]

48. This James Polite character sounds like a patsy.

It sounds to me like someone is trying to turn Jews against African Americans (or vice versa) just before the election. It won't work! It's obvious who is really behind this hate crime, and he's about to lose Congress.

[AncientGeezer]

51. " It's obvious who is really behind this.." It is? The dumbass that did it is.

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This isn't on the orange shit gibbons...it's on the person that did it.

[leftynyc]

53. It's obvious to me

this is merely a continuation of the problems that farrakhans Nation of Islam supporters have had in this area of Brooklyn. Plenty of this crap on the left. You can see it right on this thread by those whose ONLY comments on a thread about vandalism and fires in Brooklyn, their thoughts turn to how they can whine about Israel while not sparing even one word about the oldest hatred in the world.

[Behind the Aegis]

54. It's even deeper than that.

Check out their posts prior to and right after the massacre in Pittsburgh. Not a word. They only seem to have an "opinion" on how to comment on anti-Semitism, not the actual acts!

[leftynyc]

55. How do they expect people to believe

they give a crap about this insidious hatred when they can't even fake concern about victims? Who the fuck do they think they're kidding?