Chabad on the Plaza surpasses fundraising goal after building was damaged

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Whoever broke in emptied drawers and cabinets, throwing books and papers on the ground of the office, even breaking some cabinet doors. There was damage to the electric box. They also cut out some copper plumbing which led to water leaking inside the building.

“There were some parts of standing water, but it was just shocking and devastating more than anything else,” Itkin said, admitting he had to leave the building upon finding the damage Tuesday morning.

The Chabad is a kind of community center and synagogue which hosts prayer services, meals, events and more. The burglary happened during the eight-night long celebration of Hanukkah, otherwise known as the Festival of Lights."...