Synagogues, Mosques Getting Federal Help As Hate Crimes Rise

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Department of Homeland Security is offering tens of thousands of dollars to religious institutions to help safeguard their houses of worship.
“Our primary concern is the safety of our congregants,” said Ted Blumenstein.
Temple Or Rishon, a Jewish synagogue in Orangevale recently targeted by vandals, is one of the recipients of this nationwide grant program.
On Nov. 4, vandals put up hateful and anti-Semitic posters on the temple’s walls.
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