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Montreal Synagogue, Jewish Center Targets of Arson Attacks for Second Time This Year (Haaretz)

Police said that eyewitnesses spotted a potential suspect involved in the attack on Congregation Beth Tikvah and the West Island Federation CJA, and that no one was injured. Canada's Prime Minister Trudeau called the incident a 'vile antisemitic attack'

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December 24, 2024

Second Molotov cocktail attack at DDO Synagogue (The Suburban)

A second antisemitic attack took place at the Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Dollard-des-Ormeaux this morning. As in the first attack, it was a firebombing by Molotov cocktail. This time the Molotov shattered a glass panel adjacent to the front doors and sparked a fire in the vestibule leading to the inner door. A door was also broken. The previous attack last year flashed at the front doors.

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December 23, 2024

«On est indignés»: une synagogue ciblée par un incendie criminel à Dollard-des-Ormeaux (TVA Nouvelles, + syndication QMI)

Une synagogue de Dollard-des-Ormeaux, dans l’ouest de l’île de Montréal, a été incendiée dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi, causant l’indignation de la communauté juive, qui a été la cible de nombreux crimes haineux dans les derniers mois.

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December 23, 2024

'Something's rotten in the state of Canada,' as antisemitism skyrockets – editorial (The Jerusalem Post)

If Jews aren’t safe in Canada, they won’t be safe anywhere.

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December 23, 2024

Canada launches forum for combating antisemitism following synagogue, school attacks (The Times of Israel)

Many feel Ottawa has not done enough to stem the rising tide of anti-Jewish and anti-Israel activities

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December 22, 2024

Canada in crisis: Gov't to convene national forum after Jewish school shooting, synagogue arson (The Jerusalem Post)

The Canadian government announced a national antisemitism forum after the shooting of the Toronto Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School and arson of the Montreal Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

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December 22, 2024

A Word from Our Chair | December 22, 2024

As I write to you, CIJA is going through a pivotal period of change. Last week, Interim President Noah Shack rejoined CIJA to lead us into a new chapter, together...Read More

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December 22, 2024

Chikli, Jewish Canadian MP exchange blows on rising antisemitism in Canada (The Jerusalem Post)

Chikli asserted that 'Canada is no longer safe for Jews', which lead Jewish MP Anthony Housefather to call the minister's statement 'false and exaggerated.'

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December 22, 2024

Disgrace in Canada: Despair and hatred for Jews is becoming normalized – opinion (The Jerusalem Post)

Despair has become a part of everyday life for Jews experiencing overt hatred.

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December 21, 2024