The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/toronto/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:02:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Toronto | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/toronto/ 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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]]> Upcoming symposium aimed at tackling anti-Zionism shows movement gaining steam https://www.timesofisrael.com/upcoming-symposium-against-anti-zionism-shows-movement-gaining-steam/ Mon, 11 May 2026 21:26:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3821128 Gathering in Toronto aimed at 'confronting third era of Jew-hatred,' the first of its kind, signals expansion of push to label anti-Zionism as contemporary hatred

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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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]]> 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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]]> Canada stepping up security at US, Israeli diplomatic buildings after shootings https://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-stepping-up-security-at-us-israeli-diplomatic-buildings-after-shootings/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:56:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774421 Police official says it's 'fairly obvious' sites 'deserve a heightened amount of vigilance and security,' after US consulate and three synagogues in Toronto area attacked

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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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]]> Israeli comedian said held for 6 hours at Toronto airport after Hind Rajab complaint https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-comedian-said-held-for-6-hours-at-toronto-airport-after-hind-rajab-complaint/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:38:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737634 Anti-Israel foundation accuses Guy Hochman of 'incitement' linked to Gaza war due to videos with soldiers; he later performs for local Jews, is attacked by protesters outside hall

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]]> She set a photo afire, lit a cigarette — and became a symbol for Iranian protesters https://www.timesofisrael.com/she-set-a-photo-afire-lit-a-cigarette-and-became-a-symbol-for-iranian-protesters/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:07:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3735717 The gesture has been repeated across the world in demonstrations against the Islamic Republic; woman says she participated in past protests in Iran, fled to Canada in 2024

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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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]]> Canadian police arrest 3 men for attempted kidnappings targeting women and Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/canadian-police-arrest-3-men-for-attempted-kidnappings-targeting-women-and-jews/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:25:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716122 Armed suspects, 1 of whom is also charged with offenses linked to ISIS support, tried to force victims into vehicles; Canadian Jewish leader demands government step up protection

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]]> Once ‘the best’ place for Jews, Canada sees rising antisemitism even after Gaza ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/once-the-best-place-for-jews-canada-sees-rising-antisemitism-even-after-gaza-ceasefire/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:08:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3686885 Attacks continue to force some in the country's 400,000-strong Jewish community to reconsider their future, even as many believe 'the vast majority of Canadians are good people'

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]]> Pro-Israel event at Toronto university ‘stormed’ by activists https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-israel-event-at-toronto-university-stormed-by-activists/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:16:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3682414 Videos show Jewish students barricading themselves, bleeding from broken glass, as anti-Israel activists disrupt event hosting IDF veterans; police say several arrests made

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