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Beth Tikvah synagogue targeted by alleged arson in Montreal: police (CityNews)

Congregation Beth Tikvah synagogue was targeted by a possible arson attack overnight Wednesday on Montreal’s West Island – just one week before the start of Hanukkah.

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December 18, 2024

Montreal-area synagogue firebombed for the second time since October 2023 (The Canadian Jewish News)

No injuries reported and no arrests have been made, police say.

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December 18, 2024

Montreal Jewish Community Demands Action After Firebombings Of Synagogue And Community Centre

This is the 7th time a Jewish institution has been physically targeted in Montreal and the 2nd time these specific institutions were targeted Montreal, QC – December 18, 2024 –...Read More

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December 18, 2024

UPDATED: Beth Tikvah synagogue in D.D.O. hit by a firebomb (The Montreal Gazette)

Prayer services at Congregation Beth Tikvah were held outdoors Wednesday morning, as the synagogue entrance was taped off after a crude firebomb was thrown through a window overnight.

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December 18, 2024

News from Syria shouldn’t distract from what’s been going on in Gaza (Jewish Post & News)

Amidst the head-spinning news coming out of Syria this past week, it’s easy to forget that there is still a war going on in Gaza. What, exactly, Israel’s government is trying to accomplish there now is not easy to figure out.

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December 18, 2024

Canadian government committee issues recommendations to tackle rising antisemitism (The Jerusalem Post)

The committee also recommended that the Canadian Heritage Department ensure that recipients of government funding do not advocate intolerance, discrimination, prejudice, racism or hate.

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December 17, 2024

From Quebec nationalist to Jewish advocate: Richard Marceau’s unique journey (The Jerusalem Post)

Born a French-Canadian Québécois and Catholic, he was initially an ardent supporter of Quebec nationalism. As a separatist MP, he increasingly became a defender of Jews and Israel.

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December 17, 2024

Toronto council eyes bylaw banning protests near places of worship (Toronto Star)

On Tuesday, council will consider a staff request to craft a new bylaw, which could include regulations to prevent protests around religious institutions, as well as schools, hospitals and libraries.

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December 17, 2024

Toronto council to reconsider ‘bubble zones’ and millions in security grants to address anti-Israel demonstrations (The Canadian Jewish News)

Mayor Olivia Chow supports the funding recommendation, she wrote in an email to The CJN.

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December 16, 2024