Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca visited the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto synagogue following a shooting incident that left bullet holes in its doors. Many congregants were unaware of the violence due to the observance of Shabbat. Del Duca addressed the congregation, expressing solidarity and acknowledging the community’s feelings of vulnerability amid rising antisemitism. He criticized inaction from higher levels of government and called for more substantive measures to ensure safety and support for the Jewish community.
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