Over 150 gravestones vandalized at Jewish cemeteries in Covedale complex [Video]

CINCINNATI — Monday morning, the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati said it discovered 176 gravestones were vandalized at the Tifereth Israel Cemetery and the Beth Hamedrash Hagadol Cemetery, according to a press release from the organization.

Both of those cemeteries are located within the Covedale Cemetery complex in Green Township, the Jewish Federation said.

“This act of antisemitic vandalism was uncovered early this morning and has left our community heartbroken,” reads the release, sent Monday afternoon.

The organization said it believes the damage happened between June 25 and July 1, since the vandalism had not occurred the last time the grounds were mowed on June 25. Two sections in the cemetery complex were damaged, the organization said. Tombstones, including some dating back to the late 1800s, were knocked over and some were cracked in half as a result.

Most of the stones were pushed over onto their faces, making it difficult …