October 13th 2024.
It was a regular day at Fast Ed's bakery in inner Sydney, run by the famous Jewish TV chef, Ed Halmagyi. But unfortunately, the peaceful atmosphere was shattered when they discovered antisemitic graffiti sprayed on the walls. Ed, who is affectionately known as "Fast Ed" by his fans, took to social media to share the disturbing incident. He also revealed that a threatening note was left at the Surry Hills business.
The note read, "Be careful," leaving Ed and his staff feeling uneasy and vulnerable. This was not the first time they had experienced such hatred in Sydney. In fact, Ed referred to it as the "Being Jewish in Sydney, 2024 edition." It was disheartening for him to see that even in a diverse and accepting city like Sydney, there were still those who held such hateful beliefs.
On Sunday, Ed shared a photo of the note and wrote, "This note was shoved under the door of our bakery overnight. But the fact is, it's hard to be intimidated by inner-city middle-class Cosplay Radicals who graduated primary school without their pen licence." Despite the seriousness of the situation, Ed managed to maintain his sense of humor.
The New South Wales police are currently investigating the incident. In a statement, they said that officers had visited the bakery after becoming aware of the offensive graffiti. They also mentioned that a man had received a threatening note when he arrived at the business on the same morning.
Ed, who was a familiar face on the popular TV show Better Homes and Gardens for 20 years, decided to step away last year. However, his love for cooking and sharing his Jewish heritage through food did not stop. His bakery, which offers a variety of delicacies from Israel and eastern Europe, has been a favorite among locals.
This incident has once again highlighted the alarming rise of antisemitism in Australia, as reported by Jewish leaders. The attack by the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, last year has only added fuel to the fire. It resulted in the death of thousands of people and left many displaced, including about 90% of the occupied territory's 2.3 million people.
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has caused a lot of tension and suffering on both sides. And now, it has also affected the Jewish community in Australia. It is a sad reality that hatred and violence can spread far beyond the borders of a warzone.
As for Ed and his bakery, they continue to stand strong in the face of such bigotry. They refuse to be intimidated by those who seek to spread hate and will continue to share their love for food and culture with the world.
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