Toronto (August 21, 2024) – Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) is deeply concerned over bomb threats sent this morning to more than 100 Jewish institutions across Canada.

FSWC President and CEO Michael Levitt issued the following statement:

"It is absolutely chilling to hear of more than one hundred Jewish institutions across the country being threatened earlier this morning. For many, many months, Canada’s Jewish community has raised alarm bells about the escalation of rampant Jew-hatred, as incitement and hateful rhetoric have become normalized online, on our city streets and on our university and college campuses. Repeated calls for violence against Jews and Jewish institutions are a stark reminder that extremism and radicalization are thriving in Canada and must be confronted before it’s too late. The time for our leaders to step up is now."

FSWC has spoken with the Toronto Police Service, which has confirmed that while there is no imminent threat, it is "continuing to address the possible impact in Toronto."

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