Pasadena Jewish Temple Burned In Eaton Fire Vandalized With Antisemitic Graffiti

CBS Los Angeles

January 14, 2026

Los Angeles County officials are offering a $10,000 reward to find the person who allegedly vandalized a Jewish temple with antisemitic graffiti.

"It's really, really painful to see on many levels," said Joshua Ratner, the leader of the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center.

Last year's Eaton Fire destroyed the synagogue. The suspect spray-painted an expletive with the words "Zionism" and "RIP Renee" on the outer wall surrounding the now-empty lot. Ratner believes the vandal was referring to Renee Nicole Good, who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.

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