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Recent incidents in Canada indicate rising antisemitic violence, particularly in Toronto, where three synagogues were shot at in March. In response, the Canadian government has pledged funding to enhance security for Jewish communities. While there is heightened concern among Jewish travelers, the Israeli government's travel status advises caution ...
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86 reports this month
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Cities (25)
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Toronto
טורונטו
6
Winnipeg
2
Canada
2
Edmonton
2
Montreal
מונטריאול
2
Ottawa
אוטווה
2
Prince Edward Island
2
Saskatoon
1
Calgary
קלגרי
1
Halifax
הליפקס
1
LaSalle
1
New York
1
Thornhill
1
Tulsa
1
Tumbler Ridge
1
Waterloo
0
Hamilton
המילטון
0
London
לונדון
0
Milton
מילטון
0
North Bay
נורת' ביי
0
North York
0
Ontario
אונטריו
0
Quebec City
קוויבק סיטי
0
Vancouver
0
Victoria
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Recent reports (86)
Warning
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A man in Toronto has been charged with criminal harassment after allegedly making antisemitic remarks and playing Hitler's speech outside a victim's home.
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cp24.com
1 day ago
Warning
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The Israeli ambassador to Canada highlighted the rising antisemitism in Canada, calling it a global center for antisemitic incidents.
Source:
nationalpost.com
2 days ago
Safe
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In response to recent synagogue shootings, Canada has pledged $10 million to support Jewish communities in improving their security measures.
Source:
jpost.com
3 days ago
Dangerous
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Toronto synagogue shootings target three Jewish temples in March, with Temple Emanu-El attacked during Purim celebrations and two others hit days later.
Source:
foxnews.com
4 days ago
Dangerous
News
Following targeted shootings at synagogues in Toronto, the Canadian government is urged to take serious action against rising antisemitic violence.
Source:
nationalpost.com
4 days ago
Warning
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Canada enhances security at US and Israeli diplomatic sites following a shooting incident at the US consulate in Toronto.
Source:
devdiscourse.com
4 days ago
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anonymous (reddit user)
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I’m practicing in a Reform way, so as soon as I leave shul I take off my kippah for fear of being attacked... Went on a 2‑day trip to Toronto this past year and heard hardcore antisemitic chatter from a surprisingly nice (?!) homeless guy on the TTC... In Calgary, a group of kids threw hard candies on me
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anonymous (reddit user)
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But most Jews will tell you there’s no way they’d feel safe wearing a yarmulke in downtown Toronto or Montreal.
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anonymous (reddit user)
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Toronto is not free from antisemitism but we do have a wonderful Jewish community.
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anonymous (reddit user)
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They shot at the Montreal synagogue where I had my Bar Mitzvah. They shot at my brothers’ Hebrew school.
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anonymous (reddit user)
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I feel safe here in my sleepy small Canadian City called Winnipeg.
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