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Toronto Mayor Condemns Hate Crime Against Jewish Seniors

12/9/2025

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A hate crime occurred in Toronto when 20 mezuzahs were stolen from doors at a Jewish seniors housing facility.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the act as outrageous and vile.
B’nai Brith Canada is collaborating with law enforcement to address the situation.
Police are reviewing security footage for potential suspects as part of the ongoing investigation.
Local leaders, including Councillor James Pasternak (Toronto City Councillor), emphasized antisemitism remains unacceptable.

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Story summary

A hate crime occurred in Toronto when 20 mezuzahs were stolen from doors at a Jewish seniors housing facility.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow condemned the act as outrageous and vile.
B’nai Brith Canada is collaborating with law enforcement to address the situation.
Police are reviewing security footage for potential suspects as part of the ongoing investigation.
Local leaders, including Councillor James Pasternak (Toronto City Councillor), emphasized antisemitism remains unacceptable.