Some 30 headstones were vandalized in the Jewish synagogue in Saint Petersburg Wednesday night, just as Jews around the world began observing Tish B'AV.
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A similar incident took place 12 years ago, the local Jewish leaders said on Thursday. The administrators of the site filed a complaint with police, but because the place is considered private property, the families of the deceased have to file an official criminal complaint as well.
Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog told Israel Hayom that "it is very symbolic that on the eve of Tisha B'Av, anti-Semite lowlifes do such action, which should be condemned across the board." Herzog continued and recalled that during his visit to the city some time ago he was very impressed by the community and added he was confident that the authorities "will find those responsible for the anti-Semitic act and hold them accountable."
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