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Allanah Sciberras and Callum Godde

REVEALED: Shocking attacks leave jewish community fearful | Rare Historical Photos

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke visited the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation on Sunday. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The identity of a man accused of firebombing a synagogue has been revealed, as a series of alleged anti-Semitic attacks at several other locations draws international attention.

Angelo Loras, 34, from Toongabbie in NSW, was arrested in Melbourne's CBD on Saturday night, about 24 hours after the front doors of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation were allegedly set alight, forcing 20 people to flee.

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