Synagogue

• ‘Canada at a crossroads’: Jewish groups call for action after 3 synagogues hit by gunfire

  Toronto and York Regional police have responded to three separate incidents in which gunshots were found at synagogue buildings in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 8
  
• Manitoba unveils $1-million security fund to combat hate crimes, vandalism

  The $1-million Security Enhancement Fund will help community organizations and places of worship combat a rise in hate crimes and vandalism.

  Crime

  Jan 19
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• ‘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
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• 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
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• 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