Hate has once again reared its ugly head in San Jose, where a Jewish-owned business was targeted with antisemitic graffiti, including swastikas. Workers of the HVAC and Insulation Gurus arrived yesterday to the disheartening sight of their vans and building desecrated with hateful symbols, prompting an investigation by the San Jose Police Department, as reported by Silicon Valley and further discussed in a KTVU article.
Lior Zeevi, the owner of the vandalized business, expressed his disgust at the act, which he labeled the work of "dark-minded people" acting out of pointless malice, according to the Silicon Valley interview; the garage door will need repainting and several vehicle windows and mirrors were broken, forcing Zeevi to rent additional vehicles to continue the company's services, and in addition to the swastikas, "KKK" was painted on the garage door. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan condemned the vandalism, vowing to aid in the search for justice.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has positioned the Golden State at the forefront of the struggle against such hate, a position echoed by the Anti-Defamation League. However, with events like these, the battle appears uphill, as highlighted by a social media post from reporter Henry K. Lee. Rabbi Mendel Weinfeld of Chabad supported Zeevi, underscoring the community's resilience and determination to overcome intimidation and fear through acts of kindness, as outlined in the KTVU article.
Vandals spray swastikas on vehicles belonging to Jewish-owned HVAC company in San Jose. This comes as @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, citing @ADL report, says CA is leading state in fighting antisemitism. @sj_rabbi @AJCNorCal weigh in 5,6:30 p.m. @KTVU pic.twitter.com/JEoEILD2QG
— Henry K. Lee (@henrykleeKTVU) August 19, 2025
