Sign defaced in Pawtucket

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Sometime late on May 21 or early on May 22, the sign for the Kollel Center for Jewish Studies was defaced by a spray-painted swastika. The sign is on the lawn outside Congregation Ohawe Sholam on East Avenue in Pawtucket.

Rabbi Raphie Schochet, Rosh Kollel, said the incident probably occurred between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., when he returned to the building to lead a class.

“This is obviously disturbing,” he said. “This shows we can’t get too comfortable. We can be more careful and vigilant. We won’t be intimidated.”

Pawtucket police are investigating.

Ohawe Sholam, Kollel