Controversial Doll In Spring Valley For Jewish Feast Draws Complaints

SPRING VALLEY, N. Y. -- Jewish leaders in Rockland County say the black-faced doll sparking outrage in Spring Valley is just a symbol of the Jewish holiday Purim and not meant to be offensive, according to News 12.

A black-faced doll seen hanging in Spring Valley upset some residents.
Photo Credit: *News 12 Hudson Valley screen grab*

Amy Maciaszek

03/25/2016 10:00 a.m.

The doll, which has since been taken down, was seen recently in Spring Valley for the second year in a row. A representative of the local NAACP said it appears to depict violence against black people, News 12 reports.

Representatives of the Jewish Federation of Rockland County said the doll symbolizes the defeat of the ancient Haman, who wanted to destroy the Jews, News 12 says.

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