| | | Canada: Oldest Jewish congregation in Vancouver, one of the largest in the city, set on fire
JUN 2, 2024 3:00 PM
BY ROBERT SPENCER
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After decades of demonization of Israel, the pro-Hamas forces in the West are openly targeting Jews and Jewish installations, with little or no concern about possible consequences. And it’s only going to get worse.
“Antisemitism abroad: Vancouver synagogue set on fire,” by Elad Benari, Israel National News, May 31, 2024:
Police in the Canadian city of Vancouver have increased their presence at local Jewish institutions after a synagogue in the city was set on fire on Thursday night, CTV News reported.
According to The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), an individual poured fuel and set the doors of Schara Tzedeck synagogue on Oak Street on fire. Earlier reports indicated that an incendiary device was thrown at the synagogue.
The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. According to the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, nobody was injured and damage to the building was minor.
The federation called the incident a “deliberate act of hate” that was intended to “intimidate” the Jewish community.
“We refuse to be intimidated or to hide. Our community is resilient, and we are proud to be an important part of the multicultural fabric of our city, our province and our country,” the federation said in its statement.
B’nai Brith Canada condemned the incident targeting the oldest Jewish congregation in the city and one of the largest in Vancouver…. |
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