During Yom Kippur, Toronto’s Bais Chaya Mushka School for Girls became, for the second time, the target of gun violence. This was yet another in a series of incidents involving vandalism of Jewish buildings and synagogues. All of which happened under Mayor Chow’s watch.  

Jews in Toronto have had enough. 

Enough of being scared to send our children to school. 

Enough of needing police protection to attend synagogue.  

Enough of tucking away our Magen David necklaces when we go shopping downtown. 

Enough of hearing genocidal chants on our streets. 

And, more than anything, we've had enough of politicians who claim to be allies, who say that "hate has no place in our city, province or country," who show up at rallies after our businesses are vandalized, our synagogues are set on fire, or our schools have been shot at. And yet – even with the ability to make a difference – they do nothing to prevent this violence. 

In this increasingly hostile climate, we urge Mayor Chow to prioritize the safety and security of Toronto’s Jewish community. Existing laws must be enforced. The Toronto Police Service (TPS) must obtain the sustained resources needed to maintain peace and order, and the mayor must coordinate with the provincial government on a bilateral enforcement strategy to combat antisemitism on our streets and against our institutions.

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