NEW YORK – World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder on Tuesday condemned the destructive vandalism of the Holocaust Memorial in Boston, which had been rededicated last month after a similar vandalism in June, calling it a “despicable act of baseless hatred” that “should be designated as a hate crime."
“The World Jewish Congress strongly condemns the desecration of the Holocaust Memorial in Boston. This was a despicable act of baseless hatred and should be designated as a hate crime.
“The World Jewish Congress places great value on preserving the memory of the victims of the Holocaust, and of ensuring that future generations receive a comprehensive and candid education of the Nazi attempt to wipe out European Jewry.
“The Holocaust must also serve as a warning cry against the dangers of hatred and bigotry. This lesson is more important for Americans today than ever, as we come to terms with the vicious, and reprehensible neo-Nazi hatred on display in Charlottesville over the weekend.
“We are encouraged by the Massachusetts authorities’ quick condemnation of this hate crime, and we hope they will continue to make every effort to ensure that the Jewish community, and indeed all residents, feel safe.”
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