2 more Toronto-area synagogues hit with gunfire on Shabbat, raising alarm among local Jews
A different synagogue was struck on Purim, five days before
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Fast Forward Toronto synagogue hit by gunfire hours after Purim event
No injuries were reported in the shooting at Temple Emanu-El of Toronto
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Fast Forward Canadian Jewish groups decry axing of antisemitism envoy in favor of ‘rights, equality and inclusion’ advisory council
The antisemitism envoy position had been vacant since its former occupant resigned in frustration in July
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Fast Forward Toronto men, including 1 linked to ISIS, charged with targeting Jewish women for assault
The attempted attacks were fueled by 'hate-motivated extremism,' per an official
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Fast Forward Two synagogues and Chabad building in Halifax, Canada, targeted with antisemitic graffiti
The vandalism came days after hundreds gathered in the city to protest a tennis match against Israel
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Fast Forward Canada is ‘evaluating’ its ties with Israel following Qatar strike, foreign minister says
Anita Anand had been asked whether Canada would follow the European Commission in seeking to sanction Israel over the attack
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Fast Forward Canada joins France and UK in saying it will recognize Palestinian state in September
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move was dependent on the Palestinian Authority committing to hold elections next year
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Fast Forward Canada’s antisemitism envoy resigns abruptly: ‘It was hard to get people to speak up’
Deborah Lyons’ exit comes as new data shows that Jews remain the top target of hate crimes in Canada
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