Mezuzahs, or Jewish prayer scrolls, have allegedly been “torn off” the doorways of units in a senior supportive housing location in North York, according to a city councillor.

Toronto police said they received “multiple reports” on Sunday of mezuzahs being taken from the doors of units within a building. It’s unclear whether the mezuzahs were all taken on the same day or over several days.

The 32 Division and Hate Crime Unit are investigating the incident, police said.

James Pasternak, a city councillor for Ward 6, said “all” of the mezuzahs had been taken from 6250 Bathurst St. , or the West Don Apartments, where the city runs supportive housing .

“This is an act of hate directed at Jewish residents — seniors who deserve safety, stability, and dignity in their own homes,” he wro

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