Toronto

Toronto Jewish sites attacked: School bus burned, anti-Israel graffiti found

Arson and anti-Israel graffiti targeted Jewish sites in Toronto, including a school bus and community centers, sparking calls for action.

Terrorist guide taught in Toronto by PFLP-tied group

A Toronto seminar by Samidoun highlights the PFLP’s strategy for dismantling Israel, sparking controversy and protests. The PFLP is designated a terrorist organization in Canada.

PFLP-affiliated NGO Samidoun accounts removed from Instagram, Youtube

The latest Samidoun accounts, belonging to the Vancouver and Toronto chapters, were deleted around July 10 and last Tuesday, respectively.

'All hands on deck': Anthony Housefather to combat Canada's Jew-hatred

Anthony Housefather’s appointment Friday came as Canada has seen a spike in violent antisemitism.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
09/07/2024
A window is pictured with the Star of David in a new synagogue in Cottbus, Germany

Toronto synagogue pelted with stones, glass panels shattered

B'nai Brith Canada said that police were investigating the throwing of stones at the Pride of Israel Synagogue as a potential hate crime.

Jewish students are no longer feeling safe at Toronto Metropolitan University

Hamas propaganda is also being spread on students’ social media, another frustration Jewish students have had to deal with.

By VICKY SIRKOVICH
16/06/2024

Heather Conn Hendel, 48, teacher, caregiver, matchmaker and newlywed, dies days after giving birth

Heather Conn Hendel, cherished teacher and matchmaker in Manhattan and Toronto's Jewish communities, died at 48, leaving a newborn daughter and a profound legacy of kindness.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
15/06/2024

50,000 walk in support and celebration of Israel in Toronto

The United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto's annual Walk With Israel event on Sunday was the biggest in its history, according to the organizer.

Israel’s allies, Oct.7 survivors and hostage families march in largest UJA Walk ever

The event had the largest number of participants in its 55 year history. The Walk is Canada’s largest Jewish community event and the world’s largest Israel solidarity walk outside of Israel. 

Toronto man arrested for breaking synagogue window as spate of attacks continue

Jonathan Szeftel, 33, is alleged to have approached a synagogue last Saturday before dawn and broke the front window with a rock. 

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