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JSN Community Security Update- March 6

Toronto’s Jewish Community Calls for Vigilance After Synagogue Shooting

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2026 – Last night, Toronto police reported that Temple Emanu-El in North York was struck by gunfire. The incident took place shortly after community members had left the synagogue, where they had gathered for a party to celebrate the holiday of Purim.  

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JSN Security Update: Overnight Gunfire at North York Synagogue

A Community Update on Iran-Israel Developments

Where Celebration Meets Community

Naomi Silber’s bat mitzvah preparations looked different from the start.

For Naomi, becoming bat mitzvah meant stepping into new responsibilities — to her community, to her values, and to the kind of person she wanted to be. As she prepared for this milestone, she and her family talked …