As a verdict is handed down in the Pittsburgh synagogue shootings, Joyce Fienberg is remembered by her brother in Toronto
Robert Libman was forced to relive the “horrible moments” of learning about his sister’s murder at the Tree of Life Synagogue, when the gunman responsible was found guilty on Friday, June 16. Joyce Fienberg, his older sister by five years, was one of 11 worshippers killed October 2018, as she attended Shabbat morning services at […]
MPs, security experts hold town hall in Toronto
The town hall was held in response to the shootings at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, and concerns that Jewish community members have about their safety.
Steelers donate $70,000 to victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting attack
On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers donated $70,000 to help the Jewish community and the families directly affected by the Oct. 27 attack on Tree of Life Or L’Simcha Congregation building while worshippers were gathered for Shabbat morning services.
Patriot’s Julian Edelman honours Pittsburgh synagogue shooting victims
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman wore special cleats in honour of the victims of the shooting attack on a Pittsburgh synagogue during a game against the Steelers on Sunday.
Anti-Semitic fliers found in Squirrel Hill
Anti-Semitic fliers were found in Squirrel Hill, the Pittsburgh neighbourhood where 11 worshippers were killed in an attack on a synagogue building.
Smith: The miracle of community
“After Pittsburgh, it is community that buoys me. This is the real miracle — the miracle of community. A miracle at once extraordinary and totally ordinary.”
Trump pledges support for Jewish victims of hate in Hanukkah message
U.S. president Donald Trump released a message of hope and resilience in support of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony held outside Tree of Life synagogue building
A Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony to strengthen and heal the Pittsburgh Jewish community was held outside of the Tree of Life synagogue building.
Shuls beef up security following Pittsburgh attack
Toronto-area synagogues have been making big investments in new security measures in recent weeks.
Political movements must root out anti-Semitism from within
“It’s time to put an end to this tragic farce and simply state the obvious: there is anti-Semitism on the right. Pittsburgh shows us that it can be murderous and devastating. And there is anti-Semitism on the left. Gaza-bound flotillas show us the exact same thing.”
