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Toronto (January 13, 2025) – Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) is deeply alarmed by two break-ins and antisemitic vandalism targeting a kosher restaurant business in the Toronto area.

Last Friday, La Briut’s office in the area of Yonge Street and Doncaster Avenue was broken into, robbed and vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. Disturbingly, hateful messages including “Fuc [sic] Jews” and “Free Gaza” were spray-painted on the interior walls. York Regional Police issued a statement asking for the public's assistance in identifying the suspects in connection with this hate-motivated incident.

Last night, its restaurant near Dufferin Street and Steeles Avenue West was also broken into, with its front door shattered and property stolen. The Toronto Police Service has confirmed that an investigation into this incident is currently underway.

“This latest appalling attack on a Jewish-owned business is a stark reminder of the persistent and troubling rise in antisemitism in our society,” said Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy Jaime Kirzner-Roberts. “It’s deeply disheartening that, in 2025, members of the Jewish community still face such vile and targeted hate crimes. No one should have to live in fear for their safety or endure harassment and intimidation because of their faith or identity. We must come together as a society to reject this kind of hatred and ensure that those who perpetrate these despicable acts are held accountable.”

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