Tag: Hanukkah
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Antisemitism’s Darkness Overshadows Hanukkah’s Lights
Hanukkah 2025 has been a battle between light and darkness. From the horrific tragedy in Bondi Beach to thwarted terror plots in Toronto, the threat of antisemitism has never felt more immediate. Yet, Windsor’s community gathered at the riverfront to light the menorah in defiance. This post reflects on a week of grief, resilience, and…
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Canada’s Antisemitism Crisis Turns Terroristic: ISIS-Linked Extremism Targets Jews & Women
Toronto police arrested three ISIS-linked men—Waleed Khan, Osman Azizov, and Fahad Sadaat—for attempted abductions targeting Jewish women, seizing an AR-style rifle and high-capacity magazines. Khan faces terrorism charges, including conspiracy to commit murder. Amid soaring antisemitism, Jews—less than 1% of Canada’s population—endured nearly 70% of religious hate crimes in 2024.
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The CJN: How Canadians are celebrating a joyous Hanukkah after the Sydney attack
In the wake of the tragic Bondi Beach attack, Canadian Jews responded with defiance and joy. From Windsor to Jerusalem, The CJN readers shared photos of public menorah lightings and window displays, showcasing a global spirit of resilience. Explore this moving collection of Hanukkah celebrations that refused to be dimmed.
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610 CKTB | Bondi Beach & Jew Hate in Canada
The Bondi Beach massacre, where an ISIS-radicalized duo killed 15, exposes a lethal failure in security coordination. As antisemitic incidents surge globally—including a 124% rise in Canada—this tragedy serves as a haunting warning. We must address systemic radicalization and legislative gaps before more lives are lost to preventable hate.