Montreal Jewish Centre Firebombed for 2nd Time in Just Over a Year

Montreal Jewish Centre Firebombed for 2nd Time in Just Over a Year
A broken window is seen on the doors of Congregation Beth Tikvah, as police investigate a firebombing attack on the synagogue in the Montreal suburb of Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Dec. 18, 2024. The Canadian Press/Christinne Muschi
Andrew Chen
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A Montreal-area Jewish synagogue and community centre were targeted in a firebombing attack for the second time in just over a year, prompting outrage from the Jewish community.

The Dec. 18 overnight attack targeted the Beth Tikvah synagogue and the West Island Federation CJA building in Dollard-des-Ormeaux on Montreal’s West Island. Incendiary devices thrown at the buildings caused damage, including shattered windows and a burnt door, as seen in photos circulating on social media.