Ukrainian police arrested two men in connection with the recent vandalism of Jewish tombstones in the city of Shepetovka, according to Ukrainian media reports. One of the vandalized tombstones marks the grave of Rabbi Pinkhas of Korets, one of the successors of the founder of Chasidism, the Ba’al Shem Tov.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
