On June 1, Vancouver police are searching for an arsonist who set fire to the entrance of a synagogue. This incident is part of a series of anti-Semitic attacks in Canada over the past few days. In response, security has been increased at other Jewish facilities. The Vancouver synagogue continues to hold services despite the attack. The rise in antisemitism has caused anxiety among Jewish communities across Canada, with some individuals, including two mothers, fearing for their safety.
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Vancouver police search for an arsonist who set fire to the entrance of a synagogue, while stepping up security at other Jewish facilities following two other anti-Semitic attacks in the country in the span of a few days. #Canada https://t.co/SRSKs2DcrT