Thank you for joining our briefing on the recent vandalism at our cemetery. Your presence and your concern is inspiring. This community shows up for one another, and that was evident at the briefing. 

Here is a summary of where things stand:

What Happened:
24 grave markers were toppled. Some can be restored through a straightforward reset and reanchoring process; others sustained cracks and will require more involved repair. Importantly, no antisemitic graffiti was found at the cemetery. Law enforcement has identified the person responsible.

Who Was Affected:
Many of the impacted graves are in the oldest section of our cemetery, markers dating back nearly a century. These are the resting places of community founders and pioneers, and their memory deserves our full care and attention.

Reaching Families:
We have made every effort to contact families with known connections to the affected graves. However, there are a number of individuals for whom we have not yet been able to identify living descendants. We are asking for your help.

Below is a list of names associated with graves still in need of family contact. If you recognize any of these names, or know someone who might, please reach out to us directly. Every connection matters.

Ester Samuels (1926)
Rosie Sharf (1920)
Frances Gordon (1900)
Jacob Solomon (1902)
Moses Austrian (1902)
Moses Drelick (1902)
Annett Liebowitz (1900)
Sarah Levinson (1903)
Harry E Peltz (1911)
Jake Erlach (1969)
Harry Marks (1969)
Abraham Sear (1943)
Hanna Rebecca (Epstein) Kirsner (1912)
Samuel White (1905)
Mamie Levin Cross (1979)
Ruth Levine
Molly Dondas Stein (1941)
Anna Diamond (1937)

Our Commitment
The Jewish Cemetery is fully committed to the complete restoration of every affected grave, and they are actively reviewing additional security measures to better protect our sacred ground going forward.  Jewish Peninsula will enthusiastically support the Cemetery in its steps to heal.  

How to Support
Restoration and enhanced security require resources. If you are able to contribute financially, we are deeply grateful for your support. Every gift of any size goes directly toward honoring those who came before us and protecting what they left behind.