Canadian Jewry

Canadian Jews considering immigration to US under Trump amid increasing fear of antisemitism

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, and US President Donald Trump, all Republicans, have alluded to the idea of extending refugee status to Canadian Jews who fear antisemitism.

A Shomrim Toronto Jewish Safety Patrol vehicle is parked under police tape outside the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) synagogue following gunshots fired at the building in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, April 09, 2026.
Police officers talk near the scene of a shooting where a police officer was shot outside a Yom Kippur gathering at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, September 21, 2026.

Ontario Jewish community saddened, but not shocked, by synagogue shooting

Canadian New Democratic Party Leader Avi Lewis.

Canadian NDP leader slammed for Yom Kippur message claiming Jews failed 'to stop ongoing genocide'

A shotgun and shotgun shells lie on the ground at the scene of a shooting where a police officer was shot outside a Yom Kippur gathering at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, September 21, 2026.

Who decided to station police at Sons of Jacob on Yom Kippur? - comment


Toronto mayoral candidate challenges incumbent on handling of antisemitism during debate

The flashpoint occurred during a questioning segment when former cabinet minister and mayoral contender Chris Alexander pressed Mayor Chow on her absence from a community event last week.

Toronto mayoral candidates Chris Alexander, Brad Bradford, and incumbent Mayor Olivia Chow in a televised debate, September 14, 2026.

Canadian man charged with three hate crimes by Ontario police over antisemitic social media content

Hamilton police launched an inquiry in July 2025 after receiving a report concerning material posted publicly to an account on the social media platform X/Twitter.

A Canadian flag flies along the waterfront of Lake Ontario, in Toronto, Canada, in August.

Canadian pro-Israel groups respond to government ban on Israeli settlement goods

The policy shift followed a joint statement issued on Tuesday by Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside international leaders confirming plans to introduce restrictions on trade with settlements.

A Canadian flag flies along the waterfront of Lake Ontario, in Toronto, Canada, in August.

New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response

The initial launch features a pilot assessment covering four universities where students have reported particularly hostile social climates.

 People walk on the grounds of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario

Billboard truck calls out antisemitism in neighborhoods targeted weekly by anti-Israel protesters

Michael Teper, president of CAEF, described the mobile billboard campaign in a statement to The Jerusalem Post as an experiment to shift the community’s approach to public demonstrations.

Billboard truck calls out antisemitism in neighborhoods targeted weekly by pro-Palestinian protesters on August 30, 2026.

Christian Lawmakers ask President Trump to grant Jewish Canadians refuge from antisemitism

A letter from Christian lawmakers in America said more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in moving because of safety concerns.

The vandalized Chabad site in Ontario, Canada.

North American aliyah wave continues as 2,200 immigrants set to arrive this summer

The immigrants are part of an unprecedented wave of aliyah taking place during the summer months, from June through September.

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. The number of aliyah files opened by individuals and families expressing interest in future immigration has surged dramatically.

Muslim Association of Canada apologizes for 'Jew free' appearing in word cloud during youth convent

The Muslim Association of Canada apologized after “Jew free” appeared in a convention word cloud, blaming an anonymous actor as HonestReporting condemned it as “normalized Jew hate.”

The phrase 'Jew free' appeared during an interactive word-cloud exercise at the Muslim Association of Canada recent convention, May, 2026.

Canadian Jews weigh leaving as increasing antisemitism fuels search for safer homes

Rising threats and hate incidents are driving some Jewish Canadians to explore relocation options in Panama, the US, and Israel.

 FBL-WC-2026-PRTOEST Activists place a banner covering the logo of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the words "Kick Israel out of FIFA" in Toronto, Canada, June 12, 2026, on the day of the first game of the Canadian team in the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

'Zionist dogs, stop killing children': Ontario Chabad site targeted in antisemitic graffiti attack

The site, which hosts Shabbat morning services and a few weekday classes while a permanent Chabad center is being built, had previously been vandalized on May 30 in a similar manner.

The vandalized Chabad site in Ontario, Canada.