Today’s Toronto Police Service update should concern every Canadian. Police described a pattern in which criminals-for-hire are being recruited to carry out attacks, including shootings at synagogues and Jewish schools, with the goal of spreading fear and intimidation.
This comes at a time when extremists at home and foreign actors abroad have weaponized events in the Middle East to fuel hatred and violence against Canadians.
The perpetrators of these shootings and those directing these attacks on Canadian soil must be held accountable. This is a matter of safeguarding Canada's national security and our Canadian way of life.
“This isolated attempt to intimidate our community is yet another reminder of how important it is that our community remains vigilant,” said Jim Hartnett, Director of Community-Wide Security at @JewishCleveland. https://t.co/z9H5ajIvJw
“This legislation represents one of the strongest congressional responses we have seen to the alarming rise in antisemitism and targeted violence against the Jewish community,” said Eric Fingerhut, @JFederations President and CEO https://t.co/gOKfbaNssA
"The amount of money that’s in the pool is small, but important. But what’s even more important is the sense that they see us, and they understand what we’re going through." - Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, Jewish Federation of Annapolis & the Chesapeake https://t.co/l1LLSj89HO
“The level of antisemitism that exists in the world today…in New York, across America, is deeply concerning, and having the pope speak out, be active in addressing this challenge is extraordinarily important for our community.” - Eric Goldstein, @UJAFedNY https://t.co/55o2DNC8eU
9 #JewishCleveland women recently attended the @jfederations National Women’s Philanthropy Board Retreat in NYC! Participants connected with fellow women leaders, learned from experts, and explored topics including Jewish identity, community building, and combating antisemitism.
Antisemitism is on the rise, and Jewish communities across the country continue to face serious security threats. Take one minute to contact your elected officials and urge them to cosponsor the bipartisan Jewish American Security Act today: https://t.co/cC2QKdGUk1
“Traveling to Greece with our cohort this past May completely shifted my perspective, opening my eyes to a corner of the Jewish world I never would have experienced on my own.” - Aaron Feldman, National Young Leadership Cabinet Member https://t.co/CYzUesFUmZ
The Jewish Women’s Giving Foundation, a program of @TheAssociated, has awarded grants to eight organizations in Baltimore and Israel that focus on improving the lives of women and girls. Because that’s what #JewishFederations do. https://t.co/gR6Addinap
"I meet so many bridge-makers… people in communities and congregations who are devoted to remain connected, to stand with Israel and to stand for the Jewish people around the world," said Daniella Gefen, community shlicha for @jfedgmw https://t.co/9Er6biu5Pz
Maintaining the trips, said @JFederations’ Anna Langer, will “require advancing practical solutions that keep high-quality, transformational Israel travel opportunities operationally possible.” https://t.co/1Ih6veXnFu
“Our elected officials should unequivocally condemn Commissioner Jasmin’s remarks and uphold their responsibility to be moral leaders in our community,” said Solly Kane, the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s president and CEO https://t.co/1bjy5ec2qu
This Shabbat, @JFederations recognize Juneteenth and recommit to the sacred work of pursuing justice and freedom for all. The Jewish value of “tzedek, tzedek tirdof” calls on us to build communities rooted in equity, dignity, and justice for everyone. Shabbat Shalom.
Happy Father's Day and first day of summer! Thank you to the fathers who teach tradition at the Shabbat table, who model leadership in community, who share Jewish values with the next generation, and make summer memories infused with Jewish joy.
“We’ve been seeing an increasing amount of violence. It’s not surprising, because [of] everything we see in the news… We’re not caught off guard by it, we’ve been preparing,” said Brian Davis, head of security at @Jewish_Atlanta. https://t.co/3B4mTDb52D
The chairman of the Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee said that work has begun on the planned court complex where hundreds of terrorists suspected of taking part in the Oct. 7 massacre are expected to stand trial: https://t.co/DBCDLxmGZa
With rising antisemitism and Jewish communities across the country facing serious security threats, we need Congress to act. The Jewish American Security Act would take meaningful steps to address this escalating threat environment. Learn more: https://t.co/AjSENg90KY
“The core message is clear that each one of us has a responsibility to stand up against antisemitism and all forms of hate,” said Ezra Shanken, CEO of @JewishFedBC https://t.co/WRpcBwSZwo
“The notion is to expand the eligibility for tuition assistance, enabling more families…to access assistance with a vision of ensuring that no child be denied a Jewish education because of costs,” said Daniel Held, chief program officer at @UJAFederation https://t.co/jEe8QUyYEU
“[The Jewish American Security Act] is vital, given the challenges we face and it’s vital for every Jewish community around the country,” said Gil Preuss, CEO of @JFGW. https://t.co/e36qfaOtzE