Synagogue Arson Attempt in Montreal

A synagogue in Montreal narrowly escaped serious damage after an attempted arson early Friday—thanks to quick police and fire response. A 38-year-old man was arrested, and while the building reopened swiftly, the attack underscores a troubling rise in antisemitism across Canada, where over two-thirds of religious hate crimes targeted Jews last year. In response, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled a new antisemitism advisory council and a hate-crime bill targeting worship sites. Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, undeterred, affirmed the community’s resilience, pledging to continue services openly despite past graffiti and threats. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/46d5d84371ba98dc