Dozens of gravestones vandalised in Winnipeg

Dozens of gravestones were discovered to have been vandalised at a Jewish cemetery in Winnipeg this week.

Around 70 gravestones were found tipped over at Shaarey Zedek Cemetery, a Jewish cemetery in Winnipeg.

Ran Ukasha, Executive Director of Congregation Shaarey Zedek, said: “I think there’s a strong emotional toll, much more than the physical toll. You can always stand up the headstones, repair things. That can be done. But it’s the ultimate slap in the face.”

The incident has been reported to the police.

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