Minneapolis mosque and synagogue targeted in threats, vandalism
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In the span of a few days, two houses of worship in Minneapolis are facing threats and vandalism.
Minneapolis Police are currently investigating the defacing of Temple Israel, a synagogue in Minneapolis. On Monday, a suspect spray-painted swastikas on the doors and pillar of the building.
On Friday, Abubakar As-saddique Islamic Center, or AAIC in Minneapolis received an online threat, threatening violence to members of worship at the mosque.
Minneapolis police determined the threat to be unfounded, but it still contributed to fear and concern in the Islamic community.
Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, the senior rabbi at Temple Israel and Osman Ahmed, Director of Advocacy with Minnesota's Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about their response to the threats.
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