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Jewish man stabbed in Montreal

Unknown attackers stab Jewish man in Montreal, community unsure whether to classify attack as anti-Semitic.

Montreal’s “punch a Zionist” problem

Montreal imam calls to ‘destroy accursed Jews’ in viral video

Police investigating viral video which calls to 'destroy the Jews'.

Painting looted by Nazis returned to Montreal foundation

FBI returns Nazi-looted painting to Montreal-based foundation named for the German Jewish art dealer whose gallery once owned it.

Canadian ex-lawmaker finds swastika carved in snow

Former Canadian politician reports swastika carved in the snow near her home in Manitoba.

Montreal's first Jewish mayor convicted of fraud and corruption

Montreal’s first Jewish mayor facing up to five years in prison after being convicted of fraud and corruption.

Montreal hasidim threaten suit over ban on new places of worship

Hasidic Jews in Montreal’s Outremont borough are vowing to go to court after a referendum upheld a bylaw banning new places of worship.

Toronto and Montreal mayors to head mission to Israel

Toronto Mayor John Tory and Montreal Dennis Coderre to head a business technology mission to Israel next week.

Arrest made in Montreal assault of Jewish Defense League leader

Police arrest and charged suspect in the assault of a Canadian Jewish Defense League leader in Montreal.

Montreal Chabad center investigated in money-laundering scam

Quebec officials investigating possible connections between a Montreal Chabad group and an alleged money-laundering scam.

Montreal: Pro-Israel protesters attacked by leftist activists

Far-left activists physically assault pro-Israel JDL members who came to Montreal to protest 'anti-Semitic' conference.

'Architect of Montreal's Jewish community' dies at 101

Manuel (Manny) Batshaw, who was considered “the architect of Montreal’s Jewish community,” has died at 101.

Montreal ad banned 'lest it offend Muslims'

Political and economic factors have turned an advertisement about oil into an issue of free speech.

Montreal Mayor to lead mission to Israel

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre to visit Israel with Toronto Mayor John Tory in November.

Professors at Canadian university condemn BDS

More than 150 professors from McGill University in Montreal blast BDS for its disproportionate focus on Israel.

Illegal hassidic school raided by Montreal police

Officials at unregistered school say they cooperated with youth protection officials, massive raid 'caused trauma.'

Anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne performs for Canada fans via video

Anti-Semitic, holocaust-denying French 'comedian' Dieudonne M’bala M’bala was banned from entering Canada.

Anti-Semitic comedian performs in Montreal via video link

Despite being barred from entering Canada, Dieudonné finds a way to perform in front of his Montreal fans.

Anti-Semitic French comedian barred from entering Canada

Dieudonné cancels planned show in Montreal after reportedly being banned from entering Canada.

Montreal Mayor vows to combat anti-Semitism on Holocaust Day

Canadians commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day inside Montreal city hall for first time ever.

Police seize illegal kosher wine in Montreal

Two men facing charges of illegally importing kosher wine after police seize 650 cases in Montreal.

Montreal Mayor promises to rename ‘Nazi sympathizer’ sites

Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre promised that public places named for a French Nazi sympathizer, will be changed soon.

Canada: Jewish group wants to ban anti-Semitic comedian

B’nai Brith in Montreal looking to ban French comedian who has several convictions for violating hate speech laws in Europe.

Jewish woman stabbed in Montreal

A 27-year-old Canadian Jewish woman is in critical condition after being stabbed shortly after midnight; assailant in custody.

Montreal teen convicted of terrorism for trying to join ISIS

16-year-old boy becomes the second person in Canada to be convicted of a terrorist offense for seeking to join ISIS.

From Montreal to Jerusalem for a one of a kind wedding

'To rise above from the tragedy and celebrate, to cherish life, that is a message that really resonated with me as representing Am Yisrael.'

Hasidic Man in Intensive Care After Being Beaten in Montreal

Hasidic man severely beaten after leaving a bank in Montreal. Police investigating, have not yet determined a motive.

Montreal Rounds Up and Raids Teen Jihadists

Ten 15- to 18-year-olds arrested at airport en route to Syria, after which police raid their homes.

Terror Bombing in 'Montreal Area' Averted

Two 18-year-old Muslims in Montreal on trial for terrorism, as police scramble to see if there were other accomplices.

Toronto JDL Turns to Crowdfunding for Vancouver Protest Trip

The Jewish Defense League of Canada has started a crowdfunding campaign for a trip to Vancouver, to protest an anti-Semitic group.

Nazi Revival? 'Work Makes You Free' in Canada

Jewish officials denounce picket sign with the Auschwitz slogan spotted during massive anti-austerity rally in Montreal.

Bullets and a Pickaxe: Shocking Anti-Semitic Vandalism in Canada

Residents of a Montreal apartment bloc were horrified to find their cars daubed with swastikas - along with death threats and bullets.

Montreal Suburb Limits Jewish Sukkot Observance

With severe limits on holiday, Outremont borough becoming 'most restrictive municipality in the world' according to hassidic councillor.

Canadian Soldier Killed After Being Run Over by Islamist

25 year-old extremist linked with ISIS shot dead in Quebec; had told police he attacked soldiers 'in the name of Allah.'

PLO Flag Flies in Montreal on 'Nakba Day'

Palestinian Arabs in Montreal mark "Nakba Day" by carrying a 66-meter-long PLO flag.

Canada: Quebec Politician Calls to Ban Circumcision

Leading candidate of the Quebec Separatist Party calls to remove the word 'Jewish' from the Jewish Hospital of Montreal, ban circumcision.

Montreal Votes In First Hassidic Female Council Member

In a landmark move for Hassidic, Jewish women's representation, Montreal elects Mindy Pollak, 24, to city council

Two Muslim Women Attack Jewish Man in Montreal

A simple question by a Jewish man regarding a new controversial law in Quebec turned into a verbal and physical attack in Montreal.

Anti-Semitic Graffiti on Montreal Shoe Store

The phrase “f--- Israhell” and two swastikas were scrawled on the Jewish-owned Naot shoe store.

Montreal Kosher Restaurants Targeted in Overnight Firebombings

A kosher restaurant in Montreal has been targeted by a firebombing attack for the second time in three nights.

Montreal Host Suspended Over Anti-Semitic Remarks

Montreal radio talk show host Jacques Fabi suspended for one month for not being tough enough with an anti-Semitic caller.

Office of Outspoken Israel Advocate Vandalized in Montreal

The office of a political-science professor and outspoken defender of Israel in Montreal was vandalized Tuesday with anti-Semitic slogans.

Norovirus Infects 45 at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital

An outbreak of norovirus among staff at Montreal's Jewish General Hospital led to temporary closure of the hospital's neurology clinic.

Firebomb Attack on Kosher Restaurant in Montreal

A Kosher restaurant in Montreal was firebombed this week, the latest attack after a series of burglaries in local synagogues.

Lebanese Arrested in Canada for Hizbullah Ties

A Lebanese woman has been arrested in Canada on suspicion of links to the Hizbullah terrorist organization.

Hitler Baby Poster Sparks Controversy in Montreal

Advertisements for a festival in Montreal, featuring a baby sporting the mustache of Adolf Hitler, have stirred outrage in Jewish community.

Nazi Salutes Popular in Quebec Protests

Protests in Quebec against alleged police violence have featured Nazi salutes, drawing harsh condemnation from Jewish leaders.

Shows by Anti-Semitic French 'Comedian' Cancelled in Montreal

Four shows by overtly anti-Semitic French ‘comedian’ Dieudonne have been cancelled following opposition from Jewish groups.

Vandals Deface Jewish Summer Homes in Montreal

Vandals broke into Jewish-owned summer cottages northwest of Montreal, defacing them with anti-Jewish hate messages and swastikas.

Montreal ‘Buy-cott’ Backs Israeli Shoes

A “rights” group boycott of a Montreal store selling Israeli shoes backfires. Another “buy-cott” kicks off.

Attacks on Montreal Jewish Areas; Synagogues Damaged

Anti-Semitic vandals in Quebec went on a rampage Sunday and targeted four synagogues and a school, causing thousands of dollars in damage.