Washngton, D.C. - Nov. 11, 2024  - Michael Chelst, owner of Char Bar, the kosher restaurant in Washington DC that was vandalized in an antisemitic attack on the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht, spoke to Arutz Sheva – Israel National News.

Chelst says that his first reaction after hearing about the attack was: “Really, what for? This is stupid. This is not going to accomplish anything. It’s not going to change anything. Annoy people, waste resources, when there are bigger issues to deal with in this world".

"My second reaction was to make sure that my staff and customers felt safe and secure", he says, "There were two bricks, probably granite, that were thrown at two windows, probably by two people. They destroyed the glass. No one came inside. That was the extent of it.”

“I’m not a fearful person. I wear my religion proud. But it’s concerning because it reminds me of things that are happening all over the country, all over the world. This time these people were cowards and came in the middle of the night, when they knew we were closed, but unfortunately, it could have been much more serious and dangerous,” admits Chelst.... Read More: Arutz-7