Seymourterrorism
Seymourterrorism refers to a series of anti-Semitic incidents that took place in Seymour, Indiana, in the early 21st century. The term was first coined in 2009 to describe a wave of vandalism and other hate crimes targeting Jewish individuals and institutions in the community.
In 2002, a string of synagogues and Jewish community centers in Seymour were defaced with swastikas and
The Seymourterrorism incidents drew attention from beyond the local community, with Jewish organizations and civil rights
While some have used the term Seymourterrorism to sensationalize or politicize the incidents, others have seen
Today, seminars and workshops are held in Seymour to educate residents about the impact of hate crimes