Toronto Jewish School Targeted by Gunfire for Third Time This Year
At 2:33 a.m. on December 20th, 2024, Bais Chaya Mushka Girls Elementary School in Toronto was targeted in a shooting, marking the third such incident this year. Toronto Police confirmed evidence of firearm discharge, though no injuries were reported, and the Hate Crime Unit is assisting in the investigation. Mayor Olivia Chow and MP Kevin Vuong condemned the attack, highlighting the unacceptable rise in antisemitic violence. This latest incident follows a recent arson attack on a Montreal synagogue and underscores ongoing concerns about antisemitism in Canada.
John Q. Hosedrinker