Vandals broke into Temple Tifereth Israel here this week, causing widespread damage to the executive offices and the kitchen and taking $50 in cash. No estimate of damage has been made and no religious objects were taken.
The intruders broke locks and door knobs and damaged a door and some furniture. The contents of various drawers were found emptied on the floor. The temple was the target of vandals earlier this year.
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