Reaction continues to come in about hate mail reportedly received at the Windsor Jewish Community Centre.
Executive Director Jay Katz tells CTV Windsor two letters were mailed to the centre on Ouellette Avenue and were opened by the receptionist.
Katz says the incident is disappointing.
“We live in a very friendly and congenial community in Windsor, it a very safe and welcoming place, we have a very diverse community and we all get along,” says Katz. “We all like living here very much, it is, nonetheless very disquieting when you receive a piece of hate mail.”
Windsor police confirm they are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center in Toronto said it is shocked to hear of the hate mail, which allegedly calls for the expulsion of Jews.
“This hate mail is clearly intended to spark fear in the Jewish community by promoting hate and violence in a very disturbing way,” said FSWC President and CEO Avi Benlolo. “Anyone with information is encouraged to call their local police as soon as possible to assist in the investigation.”
As well, B’nail Brith Canada said it strongly condemns the anti-semitic hate mail sent Friday.
“Our community will continue to stand strong against all attempts at intimidation or incitement.”
Last year, hate mail was also sent to synagogues and professional offices across Canada.
Synagogues in Toronto, two in Montreal, one in Hamilton and one in Edmonton were targeted.
