(Richmond)- A new state report reveals the scope of antisemitism in Virginia and outlines steps to address it. In one of his first executive orders, Gov. Youngkin announced plans to create the Commission to Combat Antisemitism. The panel’s report says there is an alarming national trend of increasing hate toward the Jewish community, and Virginia has not been spared. The report says there has been an increased frequency of harassment and vandalism. In 2021, Virginians were impacted by 411 reported antisemitic incidents, a 71% increase compared to 292 reported incidents in 2020.
