Davenport synagogue Rabbi reacts to vandalism just before Hanukkah celebration
Temple Emanuel was vandalized on Thursday, with spray paint citing John 8:44, a verse in the New Testament in the Christian Bible.
Author: Josh Lamberty (WQAD)
Updated: 12:03 AM CST December 14, 2020
DAVENPORT, Iowa — A Davenport synagogue was vandalized on Thursday, just before the first night of Hanukkah.
The Rabbi said Sunday Davenport Police and the FBI are now investigating the vandalism as a hate crime.
The brick walls in Davenport at Temple Emanuel surround a sacred space.
Temple Emanuel was vandalized on Thursday, with spray paint citing John 8:44, a verse in the New Testament in the Christian Bible.