Assemblymember Bonta and Assemblymember Levine Issue Statement on Synagogue Vandalism in Alameda

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2017

CONTACT: Jerome Parra, (916) 319-2018, jerome.parra@asm.ca.gov

SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) and Assemblymember Marc Levine (D-Marin and Sonoma Counties) issued the following statement on an incident of vandalism at the Temple Israel in Alameda:

“We were deeply troubled to learn Temple Israel in Alameda was the target of vandalism yesterday.  This is even more alarming with the recent rise of anti-Semitic attacks throughout our country. We stand with the congregation and the people of Alameda. We hope that police find the vandals responsible for this destruction and bring them to justice.”

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Assemblymember Rob Bonta represents the 18th Assembly District, which includes Oakland, Alameda, and San Leandro and is the Assistant Majority Leader and Chair of the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Legislative Caucus.

Assemblymember Marc Levine, Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, represents the 10th Assembly District, which includes Marin and Sonoma Counties.