The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis announced a Community Memorial Gathering with faith leaders from across Central Indiana.

Nearly every speaker –– both religious and political –– warned of divisiveness.

Anti-Defamation League data shows a 94 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents in K-12 schools.

Pike Township officials say the incidents may be criminal mischief but aren’t believed to be hate crimes.

Groups worry hate crimes are underreported in the state, and call for hate crimes legislation.

The rejected bill was tabled nearly a week before vandals painted vulgar graffiti on a wall of the Islamic Society of North America in Plainfield. It would allow for tougher sentences by taking into account a victim's perceived or actual race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, disability, national origin, ancestry or sexual orientation.

Indiana is among only five states without a hate crime law.