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Source: https://www.jta.org/2017/12/27/news-opinion/world/two-synagogues-vandalized-in-iran
Two Synagogues Vandalized in Iran
(JTA) Ben Sales - Two synagogues in the Iranian city of Shiraz were attacked by vandals who damaged Torah scrolls, prayer books and ritual objects. The Kashi Synagogue was attacked Sunday night, while the Hadash synagogue was attacked Monday. The vandals ripped Torah scrolls and stole silver ornaments that adorned them. The Jewish community of Shiraz today numbers about 2,000.