The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver (JFGV) said an incendiary device was thrown at the front doors of Congregation Schara Tzedeck Synagogue (CSTS) in Vancouver on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. JFGV leaders said no one was injured and damage to the building was minor. “We extend our steadfast support to the families and staff of Congregation Schara Tzedeck,” said the leaders in a Thursday statement. The statement was signed by five leaders. Some of the signatories were CSTS Senior Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt, CSTS President Jonathon Leipsic, and JFGV Board Chair Lana Marks Pulver. At the moment, they pointed out antisemitic rhetoric has reached a feverish pitch in Metro Vancouver and have always been concerned the next step would be violence. They called this firebombing “an attempt to intimidate our Jewish community.”However, they said it refuses to be intimidated or hide. They added the Jewish community “is resilient, and we are proud to be an important part of the multicultural fabric of our city, our province and our country.”The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Fire Inspector conducted a search of the CSTS and declared it safe to be reopened. This incident remains under investigation by VPD, and the JFGV’s director of community security will continue to work with them.The precautions the leaders said have put in place include police increasing patrols around local Jewish institutions, reaching out to all Jewish community organizations and advising them to remain vigilant and to follow their established security protocols, and the JFGV’s Community Security Advisory Committee monitoring the situation. “Community security has long been one of our strategic priorities, and we remain committed to working together to keep Jewish community institutions safe and welcoming places where you and your family can feel comfortable taking part in community activities,” they said. “As more information becomes available, we will keep you up to date.”Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the firebombing was an acceptable act of antisemitism. "We cannot let this hate or these acts of violence stand," said Trudeau. "This is not the Canada we want to be." .British Columbia Premier David Eby acknowledged there was an arson attack at the CSTS on Thursday. "This disgusting act of antisemitism is reprehensible and has absolutely no place in BC," said Eby. "We stand with the Jewish community in BC and unequivocally condemn antisemitism and all forms of hatred." .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver (JFGV) said an incendiary device was thrown at the front doors of Congregation Schara Tzedeck Synagogue (CSTS) in Vancouver on Thursday at 9:30 p.m. JFGV leaders said no one was injured and damage to the building was minor. “We extend our steadfast support to the families and staff of Congregation Schara Tzedeck,” said the leaders in a Thursday statement. The statement was signed by five leaders. Some of the signatories were CSTS Senior Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt, CSTS President Jonathon Leipsic, and JFGV Board Chair Lana Marks Pulver. At the moment, they pointed out antisemitic rhetoric has reached a feverish pitch in Metro Vancouver and have always been concerned the next step would be violence. They called this firebombing “an attempt to intimidate our Jewish community.”However, they said it refuses to be intimidated or hide. They added the Jewish community “is resilient, and we are proud to be an important part of the multicultural fabric of our city, our province and our country.”The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) and the Fire Inspector conducted a search of the CSTS and declared it safe to be reopened. This incident remains under investigation by VPD, and the JFGV’s director of community security will continue to work with them.The precautions the leaders said have put in place include police increasing patrols around local Jewish institutions, reaching out to all Jewish community organizations and advising them to remain vigilant and to follow their established security protocols, and the JFGV’s Community Security Advisory Committee monitoring the situation. “Community security has long been one of our strategic priorities, and we remain committed to working together to keep Jewish community institutions safe and welcoming places where you and your family can feel comfortable taking part in community activities,” they said. “As more information becomes available, we will keep you up to date.”Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the firebombing was an acceptable act of antisemitism. "We cannot let this hate or these acts of violence stand," said Trudeau. "This is not the Canada we want to be." .British Columbia Premier David Eby acknowledged there was an arson attack at the CSTS on Thursday. "This disgusting act of antisemitism is reprehensible and has absolutely no place in BC," said Eby. "We stand with the Jewish community in BC and unequivocally condemn antisemitism and all forms of hatred." .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.