Synagogue

• A Manchester attack victim may have been accidentally shot, killed by police

  Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, the head of Orthodox Judaism in Britain, said the attack was the result of “an unrelenting wave of Jew hatred” on the streets and online.

  World

  Oct 3, 2025
  
• Deadly Manchester synagogue attack was terrorism, U.K. police say

  Two people were killed in the attack as people gathered at an Orthodox synagogue on Yom Kippur, the day of atonement and most solemn day in the Jewish calendar.

  World

  Oct 2, 2025
  
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• Victoria synagogue defaced with graffiti, police investigating

  'If this person wanted to do something for the Palestine/Israel conflict, there are things one can do,' Rabbi Harry Brechner told Global News.

  Crime

  Aug 5, 2025
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• ‘Incendiary device’ thrown at Vancouver synagogue

  The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver says an 'incendiary device' was thrown at the front doors of a synagogue in the city and police are investigating.

  Crime

  May 31, 2024
• New calls to fight antisemitic attacks on Jewish community in Montreal

  The Bagg Street Synagogue was defaced with swastikas spray-painted across the entrance of the building on the night of March 27.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2023
• ‘An expression of sleazeballness:’ Montreal synagogue hit with antisemitic graffiti

  Multiple swastikas spray painted on the doors and windows of the Bagg Street Shul in Montreal were removed early Wednesday morning by the group Erasing Hate.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
• Ramadan, Passover and Good Friday celebrated in Calgary with first in-person events since COVID began

  For many people in Calgary, this weekend marks the first time since the start of the pandemic that they will be celebrating Easter and Passover in person.

  Perspectives

  Apr 15, 2022
• All hostages released from Texas synagogue and are safe, police say

  All four hostages held at a Texas synagogue have been released and are safe, according to the state's governor. "Prayers answered," he tweeted.

  Crime

  Jan 15, 2022
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• ‘Convenience factor’: Regina religious groups consider making virtual services permanent

  A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, many religious organizations are seeing the long-term benefits of virtual services.

  Canada

  May 12, 2021
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• Montreal police called to religious gathering of 350 people at Outremont synagogue

  Officials said no tickets were issued, but a report was filed with the prosecution service, who will decide whether any charges will be laid.

  News

  Apr 24, 2021