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Chabad of Richmond Plans Jewish Center Amid Antisemitism Controversy

1/7/2026

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Chabad of Richmond, California will buy a permanent Jewish center near City Hall.
Rabbi Yitzchok Wagner and Rochel Wagner announced the project to counter antisemitism.
Mayor Eduardo Martinez faced backlash for conspiracy theories about antisemitism and for defending a Palestinian resolution.
Martinez apologized but has not resigned, and Chabad aims to raise $540,000 for the center.

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Story summary

Chabad of Richmond, California will buy a permanent Jewish center near City Hall.
Rabbi Yitzchok Wagner and Rochel Wagner announced the project to counter antisemitism.
Mayor Eduardo Martinez faced backlash for conspiracy theories about antisemitism and for defending a Palestinian resolution.
Martinez apologized but has not resigned, and Chabad aims to raise $540,000 for the center.