The Jewish community is outraged by today’s vile assault on Congregation Shaar Hashomayim in Westmount. This attack targets the entire community and all those who embrace civility and tolerance. (1/3)
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Federation CJA is the central philanthropic, planning and coordinating body of services for Montreal’s Jewish community.
- Today, at a peaceful and meaningful rally, Federation CJA, alongside over 85 organizations stood united with thousands of Montrealers from all backgrounds. Our message resonated loud and clear: BRING THEM HOME.
00:00 - Update on Yeshiva Gedolah: Federation CJA and @CIJAinfo leadership have been engaged in discussions with our elected officials and the SPVM throughout the day. Our actions include: 1. Calling for authorization to hire off-duty police to guard our Jewish schools and synagogues.
- In the middle of the night, a bullet was fired at Azrieli Talmud Torah and Yeshiva Gedolah schools. No one was in either building and there are no injuries. Police investigators are on scene. Our Director of community security is in constant contact with the police.
- The Jewish community calls on government and social media to redouble their efforts to monitor and halt this propagation of antisemitism and bigotry. We are grateful to the synagogue security and the police for their rapid response. (3/3)
- Replying to @FederationCJA2. Urgently requesting the Prime Minister for a meeting with Federal intelligence and national law enforcement officials in order to determine the threat level against the Jewish community and what can be put in place to ensure the safety of our institutions.
- Yet another Jewish institution hit by a Molotov cocktail, this time the Jewish Community Council (VAAD) of #Montreal. Additionally, a Jewish Day School was vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. Targeting the Jewish community is #Antisemitism. This must stop. @CIJAinfo @CIJAQC
- Today we observe #YomHaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, and commemorate the 6M Jews who perished in the Holocaust.
- Coming in the wake of other violent antisemitic attacks, it is yet another reminder of the dangerous role social media continues to play in the spreading of hate and the provocation of violence. (2/3)
- We are aware of the incident that occurred in Cote Saint-Luc earlier today which resulted in damage to a "Release the Hostages" sign. Montreal Police are investigating. We are in touch with law enforcement and are closely monitoring the situation. @CIJAinfo
- Replying to @FederationCJA3. Maintaining direct contact with the SPVM at the highest level. They have assured us that these events are the TOP PRIORITY of the police force. We recognize the stress and anxiety in our community, communicated strongly in meetings with officials.
- Together, #WeRemember the Holocaust to ensure that #NeverAgain truly means Never Again. Ensemble, #NousNousSouvenons de l’Holocauste afin de nous assurer que #PlusJamais signifie réellement « Plus Jamais ».
- The organized Jewish community condemns with one voice the events of the past 24 hours in Outremont. The actions of a small segment in the Hasidic community are totally unacceptable. The SPVM deserves the gratitude and support of all Montrealers...