Man Dumps Feces Outside Synagogue, Hurls Antisemitic Remark In Florida

An unidentified man on an electric bicycle was seen yelling antisemitic remarks at a rabbi in front of a South Florida synagogue.

Hallandale Beach Police Capt. RaShana Dabney-Donovan said the man left after ranting outside the Chabad of South Broward and returned with a bag of human feces. The man then dumped the bag in front of the synagogue and yelled, "Jews should die," reported police.

The police said the perpetrator also spat at a menorah near a sidewalk.

"It’s very important for us to combat these types of incidents," said Dabney-Donovan.

Earlier this month, a man from Hallandale Beach reported rocks were thrown at him as he walked to the Chabad of South Broward, reported Associated Press.

Hallandale Beach Commissioner Anabelle Lima-Taub said these incidents happened days after the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas broke out.

"It seems that every time there is an uprising, or a situation globally or nationally, easily identifiable members of our religious community, specifically the Orthodox Jewish community, are a target," she said, reported WSVN.

Even after a cease-fire took effect between Israeli forces and Hamas on Thursday, hate crimes against Jewish people are on the rise. Jewish groups from across the U.S. have raised concerns over the antisemitic sentiments being circulated on social media and the recent surge in violence against Jewish people in the U.S. and Europe.

"As the violence between Israel and Hamas continues to escalate, we are witnessing a dangerous and drastic surge in anti-Jewish hate right here at home," said Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of Anti-Defamation League, an international Jewish NGO.

At least 26 instances of antisemitism have been reported across the United States since May 10. The cases range from protest signs calling Zionists "Nazis" to several physical attacks, reported the Washington Post. There have also been at least four reported instances of vandalism at synagogues and Jewish community centers.

"We are tracking acts of harassment, vandalism and violence as well as a torrent of online abuse," said Greenblatt. He added, "It's happening around the world."