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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In the past year, Newton, Massachusetts, has experienced antisemitic incidents, most recently the discovery of swastikas and a Nazi phrase painted on playground equipment at The Aven apartment complex in Newton Highlands in September 2026. In 2024 the Anti-Defamation League reported 438 antisemitic incidents in Massachusetts, ranking it fifth nationally; the ADL reported a 37% decrease in antisemitic incidents in New England in 2025 compared to 2024, yet the total remains nearly double pre-October 7, 2023, levels. The Israeli government considers the United States safe for travel with normal precautions, but with the threat level still elevated and a fresh incident this month, Jewish and Israeli travelers in Newton should exercise caution....
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Two swastikas and a Nazi phrase were painted on a playground at an apartment complex in Newton Highlands.
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bostonglobe.com
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Police in Newton, Massachusetts, are investigating antisemitic graffiti found at a playground, including two swastikas and a Nazi greeting phrase.
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nbcboston.com
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