August 23, 2005
A Jewish cemetery in Florida has been vandalized. Approximately 35 graves were damaged in Pensacola, causing a damage estimated at US$ 30,000, said members of the Temple Beth-el Congregation, which manages the cemetery. Pensacola police so far have no suspects and no leads on the vandalism, which likely occurred between during the night of Saturday to Sunday. Eleven headstones were broken, and others were knocked off their base but were intact and could be remounted, a police officer told the local newspaper. Temple members are raising money to offer a reward for those who can contribute to solving the case.
