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Hate crimes unit looking into vandalism near S.W. Calgary synagogue

Graffiti on a sound wall across the street from the Beth Tzedec Congregation synagogue in S.W. Calgary, on July 29, 2024. (CTV News) Graffiti on a sound wall across the street from the Beth Tzedec Congregation synagogue in S.W. Calgary, on July 29, 2024. (CTV News)
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The hate crimes unit is looking into vandalism discovered near a synagogue in southwest Calgary over the weekend.

David Inhaber, the CEO of the Beth Tzedec Congregation, said more than 1,000 people attended a “peaceful march” at the synagogue on Sunday when they discovered graffiti on a wall across the street.

Vandals spray painted a retaining wall and pavement near the synagogue with what appears to be pro-Palestinian and anti-Semitic graffiti, making references linking Zionism to terrorism.

Inhaber said he contacted Calgary police after arriving at the synagogue for the event.

“The police have given the thought and went through their processes and pursue, if necessary, what it is that they do,” Inhaber said.

The Calgary Police Service confirmed it is investigating the incident, but could not provide further details.

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