Concerns are growing within the Jewish and Muslim communities in Canada due to a rise in hate incidents since the conflict between Israel and Hamas began. Instances of hate include targeted attacks and intimidation towards religious institutions and individuals. Canadian authorities are responding to these incidents and recognizing the need to take action.
One example is a school in Montreal, Yeshiva Gadola, which has been targeted twice with gunfire. Although no students were present, the incidents have deeply shaken the community. Rabbi Menachem Carmel, who greets students at the school's entrance, describes the acts as shocking and hurtful. As a religious school with a visibly Jewish identity, the Rabbi expresses concern about being the focus of anger and protests. Sadly, the incidents at Yeshiva Gadola are not isolated, as other Jewish establishments have also been targeted.
