Thompson, others, denounce rise of anti-Semitism; local Jewish leaders react

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson on Tuesday denounced "rising anti-Semitism sentiments, exemplified by multiple bomb threats against Jewish Community Centers and schools as well as vandalism in Jewish cemeteries," and called for swift, decisive action to quell it.

Some local Jewish community members expressed gratitude for the concern as well as hope that these issues won't worsen.

Thompson, others, denounce rise of anti-Semitism; local Jewish leaders react