In the news: Toronto synagogue attack concerns after daylight incidents at Congregation Beth Israel; security fears rise for Jewish sites. Short bio: longtime Toronto Orthodox shul, active in community life.
A man attempted to force entry into a Toronto synagogue during Shabbat, punching a father. The following day, a window was broken at a Jewish shop. Police are investigating, and recent antisemitic incidents have increased community fears amid a pattern of violence targeting Jewish sites across Canada.