Rio Deli Accused of Antisemitism Faces Formal Complaint

Overview

• Chef Monique Benoliel, a longtime customer, says the Delly Gil owner refused Jewish clients after she asked for matzá, the flat bread eaten during Passover, at the Cobal do Leblon.
• The Rio Jewish federation, Fierj, sent an extrajudicial notice to the store that gives three days for a formal response.
• Fierj said it will accompany Benoliel to file a police report at the Delegacia de Crimes Raciais e Delitos de Intolerância, which investigates hate-motivated offenses.
• Delly Gil posted an Instagram note that lamented the episode and did not return calls from reporters.
• The report set off online outrage and boycott calls, and authorities are discussing possible administrative measures as the case advances.