Shocking Scenes Online: Canadians Posing with Sinwar
Anti-Semitic hate events in Canada are breaking records: a 670% increase in violent incidents against Jews in the country. Synagogues attacked, shootings at Jewish educational institutions, and a display praising Yahya Sinwar in the streets of Toronto. The Jewish community lives in fear: "We don't feel safe even wearing a yarmulke on the street"
- יצחק איתן
- פורסם כ"א כסלו התשפ"ה
(photo: shutterstock) #VALUE!
The Jewish community in Canada is experiencing an unprecedented wave of anti-Semitic violence. This past Wednesday, another shooting was reported at the Jewish girls' school "Beit Chaya Mushka" in Toronto - the third incident since May. "We weren't surprised," says Esther Mordechai, a long-standing community member. "We said it would come after October 7th. My father always said, 'You will never feel safe in the diaspora.'"
On Friday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the "Beit Tikvah" synagogue in Montreal – another hate crime in an ever-growing list of violent events. Pro-Palestinian protests in Canada, which often escalate to violence, have led to further disturbing incidents: in Montreal, a pro-Palestinian protester was recorded giving a Nazi salute and calling for the "final solution." In Toronto, during a pro-Israel rally, a display praising terrorist leader Yahya Sinwar was set up and became an attraction for passersby. "People took pictures with it as if he were a cultural hero. It was insane," a community member told ynet.
According to an official report, 70% of hate crimes in Canada target Jews, who constitute only 1.4% of the population. "It feels like we're constantly in the crosshairs," community members testify. "Walking down the street with a yarmulke has become dangerous," says Ran Meir, an Israeli Jew who lived in Canada.
Shani, an Israeli residing in Toronto, paints a grim picture and told the site: "Protesters are targeting Jewish locations, businesses, and even children's sports games. It's not just anti-Zionism – it's blatant anti-Semitism."
The violent incidents not only cause physical harm but also leave mental scars on community members. "My family in Canada is having a hard time," adds Meir. "They are considering moving to Israel, but leaving isn't simple."
The events in Canada are yet another testimony to the alarming rise in hatred towards Jews worldwide – a situation that continues to worsen as Jewish communities find themselves struggling to maintain their identity and security.
