Object thrown through Toronto synagogue window after Montreal arson attack

A window at the Mishkan Avraham synagogue in Toronto was broken Friday night when an object was thrown through it, police reported. No injuries occurred in the incident, which is under investigation with no suspects identified.

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The Jewish community has heard many statements over the past 2.5 years. It has attended countless announcements, roundtables, and consultations. Yet synagogues are still being shot at. Firebombs are still being thrown. Jewish schools, community institutions, and places of worship continue to require extraordinary security measures simply to function.

This attack follows a firebomb attempt on a Montreal synagogue the previous night. Rabbi Lisa Grushcow reported that the Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom was targeted Thursday night, but no one was injured and the building sustained no significant damage. The alleged attacker was arrested by Westmount Public Safety Department officers.

Toronto Consul General Idit Shamir expressed frustration with the ongoing attacks, stating that "The Jewish community has heard many statements over the past 2.5 years. It has attended countless announcements, roundtables, and consultations. Yet synagogues are still being shot at." Shamir called for Canada to "demonstrate, through concrete action, that antisemitic violence will be confronted with the full force of the law."

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Canada must demonstrate, through concrete action, that antisemitic violence will be confronted with the full force of the law.

Prime Minister Mark Carney recently acknowledged rising antisemitism in Canada, announcing the formation of a Ministerial Advisory Council on Rights, Equality, and Inclusion to address the issue. The annual Walk With Israel event in Toronto is scheduled for Sunday, with enhanced security measures planned by the Toronto Police Service.

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Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians.