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Toronto-Area Synagogue, Businesses Targeted with Antisemitic Graffiti: Police
York Regional Police is investigating after multiple businesses, signs, a Jewish community centre and a place of worship were targeted with "Free Palestine" graffiti in predominantly Jewish areas of Vaughan earlier this week. "These incidents are not random. This is a clear attempt to intimidate the Jewish community," FSWC said in an online post.
Police Investigating Vandalism at North York Synagogue
Toronto police are investigating after incidents of vandalism outside Kehillat Shaarei Torah Synagogue and Temple Sinai Congregation early Wednesday morning, and they believe the same person riding a motorcycle at the time is responsible for both acts. "The Jewish community remains on high alert, as it continues to face intimidation, threats and countless incidents of hate," FSWC's Jaime Kirzner-Roberts said in a statement.
Monument to Nazi Collaborators Discovered in Ontario Children’s Camp
The names of four Nazi collaborators have been removed from a monument at a children’s summer camp in Elora this month after FSWC's investigation into their identities revealed deep ties to leadership positions within the Nazi Waffen-SS.
Dalhousie Halifax Campuses Reopen Wednesday After Closure Due to Encampment
Dalhousie University reopened its Halifax campuses today after it shut them down earlier this week over safety concerns with an anti-Israel encampment. On Monday, demonstrators entered the Kenneth C. Rowe Management Building where they "harassed and intimated individuals," the administration said. Halifax police were called to help with clearing the building of protesters.
Father, Son Charged for Alleged Terrorist Activities in GTA Were Planning ‘Violent Attack’ in Toronto
The RCMP announced today that a father and son who were recently arrested for alleged terrorist activities involving the Islamic State (ISIS) were planning a “violent attack in Toronto.” The RCMP said there is no active threat to the public.
Deborah Lyons: Courageous Leadership Is Needed to Combat Antisemitism in Canada
In her piece in the National Post, Canada’s Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism, Deborah Lyons, lists four actions all leaders in Canada must take at this critical time: lean into a proactive rather than reactive approach; encourage interfaith and inter-community dialogue; advocate for Jewish Canadians through allyship; and discover modern day manifestations of antisemitism.
A Village’s Anguish Over 12 Children Lost to a Rocket Strike
Twelve Druze children, ranging in age from 10 to 16, were killed in a horrific Hezbollah rocket attack on Majdal Shams in northern Israel, and dozens more were injured and taken to hospitals. After the funerals, a short ceremony took place on a larger soccer field adjacent to the smaller one, where a row of 12 empty chairs in the centre was swathed in black cloth.
Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Tehran Missile Strike
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in the early hours of the morning in Iran, the Palestinian terror group said on Wednesday.
Chants of 'Heil Hitler' Shouted by Antisemitic Protestors at Israel Olympic Soccer Game
During Israel's national anthem, a group of protesters began shouting "Heil Hitler" while seemingly performing Nazi salutes in the Parc de Princes. "Paris 2024 strongly condemns these acts. A complaint has been lodged by Paris 2024, which is at the disposal of the authorities to assist with the investigation," a Paris 2024 spokesperson said in a statement.
Jewish Australian Paddler Jessica Fox Wins Another Gold Medal in Paris
Jessica Fox has won her second gold medal in three days and her third overall, further cementing her legacy as one of the winningest Jewish and Australian Olympians of all time.
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If you would like to report antisemitism or news of concern to Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, please email advocacy@fswc.ca.
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