White supremacist groups are trying to organize a “National Day of Hate” to coincide with the Jewish Sabbath this weekend, according to the Anti-Defamation League. This particular effort originated with a small neo-Nazi group based in eastern Iowa, the ADL said. “While ADL is not aware of any specific threats, we know that these groups are hoping for increased antisemitic flier distributions, protests and graffiti,” the organization wrote in an email newsletter. In Massachusetts, several police departments said they were aware of the report but had no information about anything planned for the area. “Right now, there’s no specific threats that are known. We don’t have intelligence that leads us to believe that there’s any particular targets,” said Deputy Superintendent Paul Campbell of the Brookline Police Department. Campbell said his department is giving “special attention” to religious institutions in their town and encouraged everyone to exercise caution. “We just tell people, be vigilant, be aware of your circumstances,” said Campbell. “If you see something that you’re concerned about, don’t be afraid to give us a call.”Similarly, the Boston Police Department said it was aware of the reports but had no information about local plans. At Brookline’s Temple Emeth, which in Hebrew means truth, the building is outfitted with security and routinely has security. “Did I ever think, 10 years ago, that I’d be holding services with armed guards at the door? No, but none of us are prophets,” said Rabbi Alan Turetz, of Temple Emeth in Brookline.

BOSTON —

White supremacist groups are trying to organize a “National Day of Hate” to coincide with the Jewish Sabbath this weekend, according to the Anti-Defamation League.

This particular effort originated with a small neo-Nazi group based in eastern Iowa, the ADL said.

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“While ADL is not aware of any specific threats, we know that these groups are hoping for increased antisemitic flier distributions, protests and graffiti,” the organization wrote in an email newsletter.

In Massachusetts, several police departments said they were aware of the report but had no information about anything planned for the area.

“Right now, there’s no specific threats that are known. We don’t have intelligence that leads us to believe that there’s any particular targets,” said Deputy Superintendent Paul Campbell of the Brookline Police Department.

Campbell said his department is giving “special attention” to religious institutions in their town and encouraged everyone to exercise caution.

“We just tell people, be vigilant, be aware of your circumstances,” said Campbell. “If you see something that you’re concerned about, don’t be afraid to give us a call.”

Similarly, the Boston Police Department said it was aware of the reports but had no information about local plans.

At Brookline’s Temple Emeth, which in Hebrew means truth, the building is outfitted with security and routinely has security.

“Did I ever think, 10 years ago, that I’d be holding services with armed guards at the door? No, but none of us are prophets,” said Rabbi Alan Turetz, of Temple Emeth in Brookline.