Vandalized Jewish cemetery in Philly restored after donors give $300K
Mount Carmel Cemetery is once again a resting place.
In February, the historic Jewish cemetery at Frankford and Cheltenham Avenues was vandalized — about 275 headstones were damaged — but the burial ground’s monuments have been fully restored.
The effort was spearheaded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, and on Tuesday Mayor Kenney will get the first tour of the refurbished cemetery.
In March, when word spread about the vandalism, it was international news, and 300 volunteers came forward to assist in the cleanup. The Jewish Federation organized the “Stand Against Hate” rally, and more than 5,000 people gathered in support at Independence Mall. After the vandalism, Kenney took a private tour of the grounds.
No arrests have been made and the motive behind the vandalism remains a mystery.
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