This week, efforts in Wheeling and Charleston were aimed at combating acts of hate against the Jewish population in the wake of Israel’s war against Hamas. The FBI and West Virginia’s two U.S. attorneys partnered with the American Jewish Committee and Jewish community leaders for training in response to rising antisemitism. Incidents are up about 400% compared to a year ago nationwide. The training stressed enhancing the understanding of the problem, identifying effective responses to hate crime incidents and empowering people to speak out.