Chabad at Michigan State University Targeted Twice in Antisemitic Attacks

The Chabad Jewish Center at Michigan State University was the target of two separate antisemitic incidents this week, including an attempted break-in and the discovery of a swastika painted on the building.

The East Lansing Police Department has confirmed it is investigating the graffiti as a hate crime.

The first incident occurred early Tuesday morning. According to a social media post from the Chabad Center, an assailant threw a stone at one of the building’s windows. While the impact was significant, the center reported that reinforced glass prevented the stone from breaking through. No one was inside the building at the time of the attack.

The second incident was discovered between late Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Lt. Adrian Ojerio of the East Lansing Police Department confirmed that a swastika had been spray-painted on the center, which is located at 115 Albert St. in downtown East Lansing.

The offensive graffiti was removed quickly. A representative from the Chabad Jewish Center confirmed on Thursday that the building had already been cleared of the symbol.

Police have not yet announced any arrests in connection with either the stone-throwing or the hate speech graffiti. The investigations remain active as authorities work to determine if the two incidents are linked to the same suspect.