A Hitler-themed snowman featuring a swastika and Nazi salute was discovered in Westport, Connecticut, last Sunday, sending shockwaves through the local community.

According to Westport Police, a hiker spotted the disturbing snow sculpture in Newman Poses Preserve, noting its mustache, hairstyle, and outstretched arm mimicking Adolf Hitler. After taking photos, the hiker reported the incident to a local rabbi, who then raised the alarm on a community blog before police were notified.

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) quickly responded, expressing �deep concern� and urging community leaders to condemn the act.

State Senator Ceci Maher and State Representative Jonathan Steinberg issued a joint statement on Monday, denouncing the display as a cowardly attempt to spread fear and antisemitism.

�This pathetic display is an example of the fear antisemitism tries to create,� Maher said. �Our community cannot and will not condone anything like this.�

Steinberg called the act �malicious�, adding: �Fear and hate thrive in darkness, not in the woods of Westport.�

The Westport incident is just the latest in a disturbing trend of rising antisemitic attacks across Connecticut.

Earlier in February, in New Haven, police found a plastic skull with the words �Dead Jew� written on it, discarded near a sidewalk. The New Haven Police Department confirmed the 11:35 a.m. discovery near Olive Street and Greene Street, though authorities say it did not appear to target a specific household.

The Jewish Federation swiftly condemned the act, saying: �We must stand united�not just as a Jewish community, but as a society that values peace, respect, and mutual understanding.�

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported in April that antisemitic incidents in Connecticut skyrocketed by a historic 170% in 2023 alone.

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