(JNS) Two of the windows at Char Bar, one of the few kosher restaurants in Washington, D.C., were smashed by rocks on Monday, June 1. The incident happened around midnight, the restaurant’s owner, Michael Chelst said. There was no other damage to the restaurant, he said. “People are having to find a way to vent their anger … unfortunately, not the best way,” he said. “Thank God, no one was hurt, and we have bigger problems in this country. We’ll just fix the windows and move on.”

Char Bar had been operating on a limited schedule with pickup and delivery amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chelst added that he won’t be fixing the glass until the riots subside. He said that he contacted the Metropolitan Police Department, but was on hold with 911 for more than half an hour. He noted that it could not be determined who was responsible for the damage.

The damage was part of the days-long riots that have ensued during protests nation-wide over the death of George Floyd, who died May 25 at the hands of police officer Derek Chauvin. Jewish and pro-Israel organizations have expressed outrage over Floyd’s death.

Main Photo: Some of the windows at Char Bar, one of the few kosher restaurants in Washington, D.C., were smashed during riots on June 1, 2020. Source: Aaron Keyak via Twitter.