Numerous instances of antisemitic graffiti and messages were reported over the weekend in suburban Northbrook, leaving residents to clean up and demand answers.
After vandals tagged a pro-Israel sign in front of the home of Michael and Lydia Wechsler with the phrase “Free Palestine,” the couple was quick to promise to respond with positivity.
“We don’t feel like we’re victims,” Michael Wechsler said. “It’s an inconvenience. We’ll come back stronger.”
The incident followed a high-profile act that saw antisemitic messages displayed on billboards over the Edens Expressway, with those advertising boards also situated in Northbrook.
The company who operated the boards said they were hacked, and an investigation remains underway.
Nearer downtown Northbrook, in the aftermath of Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, the Wechsler family placed pro-Israel signs and flags on their lawn.
“We put the little flags out, 101 for each of the remaining hostages,” Michael said.
Over the weekend, vandals defaced the home’s walkways and signs with graffiti.
“All the flags were defaced,” Michael said. “We had the graffiti on the …