Melbourne Jewish community 'reeling' after anti-Semitic attacks
A synagogue in East Melbourne was evacuated after its front door was set alight while 20 people were inside sharing a meal on Friday night.
A 34-year old man from New South Wales has been charged over the fire.
Police are investigating three other incidents - including a cluster of anti-Semitic graffiti near the city's holocaust museum.
Roshena Campbell, is the Acting Lord Mayor of Melbourne. She says the local Jewish community is still reeling from the incident
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