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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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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 …

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Strong, Secure and Proud

Our community is vibrant and resilient — and that remains unchanged.

Every day, our schools continue to fill with children’s laughter. Our shuls continue to welcome families in prayer. Our camps, community centres and programs bring people together in strength …