- A 9-foot-tall menorah in Oakland, Calif., was destroyed and thrown into a lake during Hanukkah, prompting a hate crime investigation by the police.
- The menorah was vandalized around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The act involved destruction of the menorah and hateful graffiti, creating a significant public disturbance.
- The Chabad Jewish Center of Oakland inaugurated a new menorah in place of the vandalized one. The incident led to a show of solidarity, with hundreds attending the menorah lighting. Read More