The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/canadian-jews/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:23:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Canadian Jews | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/canadian-jews/ 32 32 Record turnout for Toronto pro-Israel march as violent antisemitism spikes across Canada https://www.timesofisrael.com/record-turnout-for-toronto-pro-israel-march-as-violent-antisemitism-spikes-across-canada/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:07:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838325 60,000 from diverse communities join annual Walk with Israel as Jewish groups fault government for weak response to the highest levels of Jew-hatred since World War II

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]]> 4 more charged in drive-by gel blaster gun shootings targeting Toronto Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-more-charged-in-drive-by-gel-blaster-gun-shootings-targeting-toronto-jews/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:41:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3836277 Suspects, including teenage girl, accused of assault with a weapon; police say victims, unaware imitation firearms were used, suffered 'fear, shock' of believing they were shot at

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]]> 10-day search for missing Toronto Jewish girl intensifies as safety concerns mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/10-day-search-for-missing-toronto-jewish-girl-intensifies-as-safety-concerns-mount/ Mon, 25 May 2026 07:23:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829887 Community members have offered a $25,000 reward for info about 14-year-old Esther, on the autism spectrum, who has been missing since May 15

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]]> Man arrested for firing replica weapon in 2 drive-by attacks on Toronto Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-arrested-for-firing-replica-weapon-in-2-drive-by-attacks-on-toronto-jews/ Fri, 08 May 2026 20:49:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819416 Suspect, 18, detained after investigation by counter-terror police; allegedly fired at 3 people standing outside synagogue on Thursday, and at a group of Jewish people last week

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]]> Man charged for shooting at two Toronto-area synagogues in March https://www.timesofisrael.com/man-charged-for-shooting-at-two-toronto-area-synagogues-in-march/ Thu, 07 May 2026 09:17:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3818171 Accused, a minor at the time, fired shots at separate synagogues 30 minutes apart over Shabbat; is indicted on illegal weapons and property damage charges

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]]> Long-sought arrest in Toronto’s anti-Jewish shootings leaves unanswered questions https://www.timesofisrael.com/long-sought-arrest-in-torontos-anti-jewish-shootings-leaves-unanswered-questions/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:49:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812563 Suspect Mohamed Mahdi captured days after restaurant was riddled with bullets, but unclear whether wave of attacks is linked and whether more police surveillance can provide long-term security

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]]> Targeting of synagogue, Judaica shop window ratchet up Toronto Jews’ concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/targeting-of-synagogue-judaica-shop-window-ratchet-up-toronto-jews-concerns/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:44:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811477 Unlike other recent attacks on Toronto synagogues and Jewish businesses, which were carried out late at night, these two weekend incidents took place in broad daylight

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]]> Canadian antisemitism ‘metastasized’ in 2025 with record 6,800 incidents, mostly online https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-antisemitism-metastasized-in-2025-with-record-6800-incidents-mostly-online-report/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:53:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3811009 B’nai Brith Canada's annual report, tallying 10 violent incidents and hundreds of cases of vandalism, says Jew-hatred is 'national crisis' that's become 'normalized in our society'

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]]> Trade war meets tradition: Canadian Jews confront a Manischewitz-free Passover https://www.timesofisrael.com/trade-war-meets-tradition-canadian-jews-confront-a-manischewitz-free-passover/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:26:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3792263 The ban on American booze, which came in response to the country’s tariffs, has 'created a meaningful opening' for Israeli wineries in Canada, according to a wine executive

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]]> Canada’s main progressive party taps anti-Zionist Jewish ex-journalist as new leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadas-main-progressive-party-taps-anti-zionist-jewish-ex-journalist-as-new-leader/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:12:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791331 Avi Lewis, a former Al Jazeera reporter, accuses Israel of genocide as he takes helm of New Democratic Party; has said he seeks to 'unlearn' the 'Zionist myths' he was raised with

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]]> ‘Every light is flashing’: After shootings at synagogues, Canada’s Jews fear what’s next https://www.timesofisrael.com/every-light-is-flashing-after-shootings-at-synagogues-canadas-jews-fear-whats-next/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:15:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774831 Community leaders worry a Bondi Beach-type attack is around the corner after years of unchecked antisemitism; they're hopeful lawmakers will finally heed the warnings

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]]> Two more Toronto-area synagogues hit with gunfire over Shabbat https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-more-toronto-area-synagogues-hit-with-gunfire-over-shabbat/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:39:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773662 Buildings damaged but nobody injured in attacks, which come days after another Toronto congregation was struck following Purim event, as Jewish officials warn of Iran-backed plots

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]]> Y’alla Oklahoma: As antisemitism surges, Tulsa Jews invite Canadians to join them https://www.timesofisrael.com/yalla-oklahoma-as-antisemitism-surges-tulsa-jews-invite-canadians-to-join-them/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:19:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733251 A new program bringing potential immigrants to the Bible Belt city is finding unexpected interest from a northern neighbor's Jewish community battered by discrimination and economic woes

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]]> Canadian Jewish groups decry axing of antisemitism envoy in favor of equality council https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-jewish-groups-decry-axing-of-antisemitism-envoy-in-favor-of-equality-council/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:59:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3748994 Islamophobia representative would also be absorbed by new advisory group geared to 'foster social cohesion, rally Canadians around shared identity,' government says

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]]> Mezuzahs stolen from Toronto apartment building for second time in weeks https://www.timesofisrael.com/mezuzahs-stolen-from-toronto-apartment-building-for-second-time-in-weeks/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 10:04:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3720334 One of the 3 mezuzahs belonged to Holocaust survivor; incident comes after 20 mezuzahs were stolen in same area earlier this month

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