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Recent events in Canada indicate a troubling rise in antisemitism, highlighted by multiple vandalism incidents against Jewish institutions, including a synagogue arson in Montreal. The government's response is criticized for being insufficient, as calls for stronger measures increase amid rising hostility. The Israeli government advises travelers t...
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97 reports this month
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Cities (30)
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Toronto
טורונטו
7
Montreal
מונטריאול
6
Ottawa
אוטווה
3
Canada
2
Clarington
2
Vaughan
2
Winnipeg
1
Mississauga
1
Ontario
אונטריו
1
Quebec
1
Thornhill
1
Windsor
0
Calgary
קלגרי
0
Edmonton
0
Halifax
הליפקס
0
Hamilton
המילטון
0
LaSalle
0
London
לונדון
0
Milton
מילטון
0
New York
0
North Bay
נורת' ביי
0
North York
0
Prince Edward Island
0
Quebec City
קוויבק סיטי
0
Saskatoon
0
Tulsa
0
Tumbler Ridge
0
Vancouver
0
Victoria
ויקטוריה
0
Waterloo
Recent reports (97)
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מינויו של עומר אלגברה לחבר במועצה שתייעץ בנושאי אנטישמיות מעורר ביקורת רבה בקנדה, לאחר שזה התנגד בעבר להוצאת חיזבאללה מחוץ לחוק.
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ynet.co.il
1 day ago
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A Chabad site in Ontario was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti, marking a continuation of hostility towards Jewish institutions in the area.
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jpost.com
2 days ago
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Parents of Jewish students have submitted hundreds of complaints to various Jewish organizations about the Toronto District School Board's inadequate response to antisemitism.
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jpost.com
2 days ago
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A Toronto group is advocating for the release of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, charged with terror offenses linked to attacks on Jewish sites.
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jpost.com
2 days ago
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A total of six people were arrested at the annual Walk with Israel over the weekend, including a demonstrator who was seen taunting attendees.
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cp24.com
5 days ago
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60,000 from diverse communities join annual Walk with Israel as Jewish groups fault government for weak response to the highest levels of Jew-hatred since World War II.
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timesofisrael.com
5 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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