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Spate of Anti-Jewish Attacks in the U.S. Draws Calls for More Forceful Response
(Washington Post) Shane Harris - A series of attacks on Jews in the U.S. in recent days, linked to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, has increased pressure on law enforcement officials, lawmakers and the Biden administration to take more steps to quell anti-Semitic violence. Since May 10, at least 26 instances of anti-Semitism have been reported from Los Angeles to New York, according to the Anti-Defamation League. There have been at least four instances of vandalism at synagogues and Jewish community centers. Joseph Borgen, 29, who was on his way to a pro-Israel rally in New York on Thursday, was wearing a yarmulke when he was assaulted by a violent mob. On Friday, several of the country's most prominent Jewish organizations sent a letter to the White House urging President Biden "to speak out forcefully against this dangerous trend and stand alongside the Jewish community in the face of this wave of hate before it gets any worse."