The soldiers converted one of the buildings into a space for them to pray, and added benches and a table to place their prayer books.
The graffiti, which was spray-painted in red and black in several places across the exterior of the synagogue, included phrases such as “Stop killing,” “Shame on Israel” and “You know better.”
According to The Seattle Times, "at least five Jewish institutions in Seattle have received suspicious envelopes, with four containing white powder, since Nov. 3."
Weiss mentioned that the email provided a phone number for further information.
Aron Verständig, President of the Swedish Jewish Communities, expressed his gratitude and the broader significance of this visit.
On Sunday, separate rallies to free the 240 people Hamas is holding hostage and to call for a ceasefire drew thousands of people in Sydney.
Park Avenue Synagogue Rabbi Elliot Cosgrove has stepped up since October 7 like few others, raising millions for Israel's war and rebuilding efforts and leading the fight against antisemitism.
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