Toronto (October 30, 2019) - Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) is following up with police about a security incident that occurred yesterday at a yeshiva in Toronto.

In letter to parents, Rabbi Eliezer Breitowitz of Yeshiva Darchei Torah said two unidentified men tried to enter the yeshiva yesterday presenting themselves as Rogers repairmen. After being forced to use the intercom to gain entry, the two men were unable to present identification and were sent away.Rogers has since confirmed that no servicemen were sent to the area.

“This incident serves as a reminder to Jewish institutions that having security measures in place is critical,” said FSWC president and CEO Avi Benlolo. “We live in very troubling times with violent antisemitism becoming an increasing concern among members of the Jewish community. In this case, the yeshiva had the right protocols in place to ensure the safety of its students and staff and did the right thing by notifying police about the incident.”