Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger introduced a motion today to offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for two separate acts of antisemitic vandalism at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center. The motion will be voted upon by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors next week.
“An attack motivated by hate against one community is an attack against us all,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “The antisemitic vandalism at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center has no place in Los Angeles County. This congregation has already endured the devastation of the Eaton Fire and is working to rebuild. They should not have to face hateful acts intended to intimidate them. Those responsible must be held fully accountable.”
The reward follows the recent defacement of a mural at the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center with swastikas and other antisemitic graffiti. The mural, created after the congregation’s synagogue was destroyed in the Eaton Fire, stands as a symbol of hope and resilience for the faith community and the broader Altadena community.
Supervisor Barger’s motion directs the County to re-establish and increase to $20,000 a previously authorized reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for two antisemitic acts of vandalism targeting the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center–including the January 2026 defacement of the synagogue wall and the recent vandalism of the congregation’s mural.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating both incidents as hate crimes.
If approved by the Board of Supervisors next week, the reward will be publicly offered, and anyone with information will be encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.