In an effort to show unity and take a stand against hate, members of the UF Jewish community gathered together to reassemble the large menorah in the Hillel garden Monday night.
The menorah was uprooted from its foundation, moved about 15 feet and disassembled.
According to the program directors, the vandalism is thought to have occurred early Saturday morning.
The menorah was discovered Saturday evening when Hillel staff went outside to light the fourth candle for the fourth night of Hanukkah.
Jessica Davis, program director, said the menorah was left outside and untouched to show the community that this is not an issue Hillel is embarrassed about.
“People do things like this to break you and loosen morale,” she said. “But it always does the opposite, and this has strengthened us.”
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