‘Canada Is Not a Safe Place’: Jewish Family Plans Move to Israel After Rise in Antisemitism in Canada

For one Jewish family, the rise in antisemitism in Canada has them moving to Israel where they say they will finally feel safe. Moshe Appel said he grew up in Canada and lived in various places, including Montreal, B.C., and Atlantic Canada, but he’s watched as antisemitism in the country has grown. “It occurs to me and to my family that it’s no longer a safe place to raise our family,” he said, adding the family had plans to move in a few weeks. Mr. Appel’s decision comes after two Jewish schools in Montreal were shot at twice in one week, and two firebombings caused minor damage to a synagogue and office belonging to the Jewish advocacy group Federation CJA. ...