Montreal
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Montreal, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ashkenazi Dominance Marginalizes Mizrahi Politicians Across Israeli Parties
The article exposes the systemic marginalization of Mizrahi politicians across Israeli parties, highlighting recent Likud primaries and similar patterns in other parties. It argue…
Europe to Witness Rare Total Solar Eclipse on August 12 with Partial Views Across Continent
A rare total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, visible fully from parts of Spain, Greenland, and Iceland, with partial views across much of Europe and North America. The even…
Quebec Government Revokes Licenses of Three Belz Hasidic Schools Over Regulatory Failures
Quebec authorities revoked licenses of three Belz Hasidic schools in Montreal over multiple regulatory violations affecting 600 students, prompting legal challenges from the insti…
Israel National Team Coach Ben Shimon Emphasizes Resilience and Optimism Ahead of Nations League
Israel national team coach Ran Ben Shimon discussed the team’s preparations for the upcoming UEFA Nations League, emphasizing connection to heritage, player support abroad, and sq…
MLS Launches Investigation Into Alleged Antisemitic Abuse Against Israeli Player Dor Turgeman
MLS has launched an investigation into alleged antisemitic abuse directed at Israeli player Dor Turgeman during a New England Revolution vs. Montreal Impact match. While some fans…
MLS Condemns Antisemitic Chants Against Israeli Player Dor Turgeman in Montreal Match
MLS and New England Revolution condemned antisemitic chants against Israeli player Dor Turgeman during a match in Montreal, launching an investigation into the incident that spark…
Montreal Soccer Club Condemns 'Death to Israel' Chants Directed at Israeli Player Dor Turgeman
During an MLS game, Israeli player Dor Turgeman faced "Death to Israel" chants from Montreal fans. He scored and celebrated defiantly, sparking an on-field confrontation. Montreal…
Son of Montreal Satmar Rebbe Attacked Over Views, Later Joins Wedding Celebration
At a Montreal wedding attended by prominent rabbis, the Satmar Rebbe's son was violently attacked over his Zionist views but later joined the celebration, receiving community supp…
Arson Destroys Kosher Restaurant in Montreal Amid Rising Antisemitism Concerns
A kosher restaurant in Montreal was severely damaged by suspected arson on August 3, 2026, raising fears amid a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents across Canada. Authorities are…
Israeli Players Shine in MLS Despite Hostile Crowd and Draws
Israeli MLS players Dor Turgeman, Tay Braivo, and Idan Toklomati delivered strong performances in matches across the US and Canada, including Turgeman scoring amid hostile chants…
Jewish Family Faces Antisemitic Abuse in Montreal Park Over Dog Dispute
In Montreal's La Fontaine Park, a Jewish family was subjected to antisemitic verbal abuse by a woman after a dispute over dogs in a playground. Police are investigating the incide…
Rabbi Elimelech Biderman Inspires Residents of Beitar Illit on Shabbat Nachamu
Rabbi Elimelech Biderman energized Beitar Illit residents with a spiritual Melaveh Malka on Shabbat Nachamu, marking Bein Hazmanim's start. Concurrently, Hasidic communities world…
Israeli Olympian Esther Roth-Shachamorov Reflects on Historic 1976 Hurdles Final 50 Years Later
Esther Roth-Shachamorov, Israel's first Olympic finalist in 1976, reflects on her historic 100m hurdles race in Montreal, which helped her overcome the trauma of the 1972 Munich m…
Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe Leads Kadish Levana Ceremony After Tisha B'Av Fast
The Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe led a Kadish Levana ceremony after Tisha B'Av fasting in the Catskills, with widespread mourning and celebrations across Hasidic communities in the US, C…
Skver Hasidic Leader and Followers Show Up With Blue Beards After Mikveh Incident in Canada
At a Skver Hasidic summer camp in Canada, a chemical reaction in the mikveh water turned the white beards of Rabbi Yochanan Wozner and dozens of Hasidim bright blue, sparking amus…
Prominent Hasidic Leaders Celebrate Milestones and Observe Tisha B'Av Across Israel and Abroad
Hasidic communities in Israel and abroad recently celebrated key religious milestones including brit milah and pidyon haben ceremonies, while also observing Tisha B'Av with prayer…
Leading Breslov Rabbi Attends Grand Bris Ceremony in Pinsk-Karlin Synagogue
A major bris ceremony was held at the Pinsk-Karlin synagogue with leading Breslov rabbis attending. Concurrently, various Hasidic leaders participated in religious ceremonies and…
Belz Hasidic Activist Rabbi Yaakov Aharon Farber Dies at 32 in Givat Ze'ev
Rabbi Yaakov Aharon Farber, a young Belz Hasidic activist from Givat Ze'ev, died at 32 after years of illness. He was known for leading community institutions and founding a progr…
Spinka Rebbe Rescues Grandchildren of Nadvorna and Kosov Vizhnitz Rebbes on Saturday Night
On Saturday night, the Spinka Rebbe rescued the grandchildren of the Nadvorna and Kosov Vizhnitz Rebbes amid widespread Hasidic commemorations for Tisha B'Av. Various Rebbes acros…
Sharon Engelhart Reflects on Her Debut Film 'Because You Are Ugly' and Its Journey to Screen
Israeli filmmaker Sharon Engelhart discusses her debut film "Because You Are Ugly," its development over seven years, and the challenges of portraying a complex adolescent in Jeru…
Kozo Okamoto, Leader of 1972 Ben Gurion Airport Massacre, Dies in Beirut at 78
Kozo Okamoto, leader of the 1972 Ben Gurion Airport massacre and sole survivor of the attack, died in Beirut at 78. He was imprisoned in Israel, released after 13 years, and had t…
Israeli Clubs and Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr Return to Action as MLS Resumes Without Messi
After the World Cup, Israeli clubs Hapoel Be’er Sheva, Beitar Jerusalem, and Hapoel Tel Aviv start their European campaigns, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr faces Benfica in Portugal…
Antisemitic Violence Surges in Canada with Coordinated Attacks on Orthodox Jews in Montreal
B'nai Brith Canada reports a sharp rise in antisemitic violence in 2026, including coordinated attacks on Orthodox Jews in Montreal. Since January, 27 violent incidents have been…
Rabbi Mordechai Baak, Esteemed Monsey Torah Leader, Dies Suddenly at 80
Rabbi Mordechai Baak, a leading Torah scholar and community rabbi in Monsey, New York, died suddenly at age 80 from cardiac arrest. He was renowned for his Brisk yeshiva scholarsh…
Satmar Rebbe Welcomes Hasidim in New Hampshire During Yahrzeit and Summer Retreat
The Satmar Rebbe is spending the summer in New Hampshire, where thousands of Hasidim gather to see him. He observed his mother's yahrzeit, engaged deeply with yeshiva students, an…
Yassine Bounou Sets Record as World Cup's Greatest Penalty Saver
Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou set a new World Cup record by saving his fourth penalty in the 2026 quarterfinals against France, solidifying his status as the tournament's gre…
Montreal Chasidic Community Faces Rising Antisemitic Attacks Including Streimel Thefts
In Montreal's Outremont neighborhood, a man assaulted Chasidic Jews on a Friday night, stealing multiple streimels and harassing community members. The police are investigating as…
Canada Rejects $49 Billion UAE Investment Offer Citing Lack of Ready Projects
Canada has declined a $49 billion investment offer from the UAE, citing a lack of ready projects to absorb the funds. Despite Prime Minister Mark Carney's earlier announcement of…
Volcanic Eruption Forces Flight Cancellations at Sicily's Catania Airport
Mount Etna's eruption in Sicily caused the closure of Catania's airspace, canceling dozens of flights from major airlines including Israir. Flights were diverted or delayed, with…
Satmar Rebbe Flies to New Hampshire Resort After Leaving Challenging Talmudic Question for Yeshiva Students
The Satmar Rebbe left for a vacation in New Hampshire after posing a challenging Talmudic question to his yeshiva students, who were tasked with answering him during his absence…
Israeli Government Refuses to Comply with Supreme Court Ruling Amid Constitutional Crisis
The Israeli government has refused to comply with a Supreme Court ruling, deepening a constitutional crisis. This move coincides with political tensions, public protests, and secu…
England Faces Physical Challenge at High-Altitude Azteca Stadium Against Mexico in World Cup
England will face Mexico at the high-altitude Azteca Stadium in Mexico City during the World Cup round of 16, confronting significant physical challenges due to the stadium's 2,24…
Man Assaults Hasidic Jews to Steal Traditional Hats in Montreal Jewish District
In Montreal's Jewish district, a man attacked Hasidic Jews to steal their traditional shtreimel hats, causing community alarm. After multiple attempts, he stole two hats and fled…
Morocco Celebrates Historic World Cup Quarterfinal Spot After 3-0 Win Over Canada
Morocco celebrated nationwide after defeating Canada 3-0 to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the second time, becoming the first African team to do so twice. Moroccan communi…
Jewish Real Estate Agent Attacked in Toronto Amid Rising Antisemitism
Joseph Biton, a Jewish real estate agent in Toronto, was attacked with bricks and metal objects by a man shouting antisemitic slurs. The suspect was arrested and charged, with pol…
Croatian World Cup Fan Ivona Nole Launches DJ Career After Viral Fame
Ivona Nole, famed Croatian World Cup fan and former Miss Croatia, is pursuing a DJ career after viral fame, performing at major events including the official FIFA fan festival and…
Canadian Town Grants Trees Legal Rights as Living Beings to Enhance Environmental Protection
The town of Terrebonne in Quebec, Canada, has officially recognized trees as living beings with legal rights, aiming to improve environmental protection and climate resilience. Th…
Thousands Attend Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe's Memorial Tisch in Borough Park
The Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe held a large memorial tisch in Borough Park for his late father, attracting thousands and honoring top rabbis and outstanding yeshiva students.
Canada Set to Join Eurovision After Joining European Broadcasting Union
Canada's public broadcaster CBC joined the European Broadcasting Union, enabling Canada to compete in Eurovision for the first time, following Israel and Australia as non-European…
Michel Mizrahi Returned to Israel for Burial After Montreal Shooting
Michel Mizrahi’s body arrived in Israel from Montreal three days after he was killed in a shooting attack near a Chabad House. His funeral is set for Thursday night in Migdal HaEm…
Michaël Mizrahi to Be Buried in Israel After Montreal Shooting Tragedy
Michael Mizrahi, an Israeli living in Montreal, was killed by police gunfire after being misidentified during a shooting incident. He will be buried Thursday night in Migdal HaEme…
Ultra-Orthodox Marriage Matchmaking Debate Sparks Anger in U.S. Jewish Communities
A Kikar HaShabbat report on Haredi draft deserters and marriage matchmaking triggered outrage among Orthodox Jews in the United States. Critics said the focus on international shi…
Michael Mizrahi to Be Buried in Israel After Montreal Shooting
Michael Mizrahi, 68, was killed in a shooting in Montreal’s Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood and will be buried in Israel. After ZAKA helped secure the release of his body, the coffin…
Canadian Town Grants Trees Formal Rights as Living Beings
Terrasse-Vaudreuil, a town west of Montreal, unanimously adopted a resolution giving trees formal rights. It is the first municipality in Quebec and Canada to sign the Universal D…
Report Says Montreal Shooter Kept 104-Page Anti-Semitic Manifesto
Rebel News says the Montreal shooter possessed a 104-page manifesto full of anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist material. Police still say the motive is unknown. The attack in Côte-des-…
Noa Argamani and Ziv Avud React to Montreal Shooting After Recent Visits to Canada
Noa Argamani said she had been in Canada shortly before the deadly Montreal shooting that killed two people, including a Jewish community member and a local police officer. Ziv Av…
Satmar Rebbe's Brief Montreal Visit Draws Large Crowds and Fundraising Push
The Satmar Rebbe spent 36 hours in Montreal for the completion of the community’s new Naishtadt Talmud Torah building purchase. He visited institutions, donors, and Kiryas Tosh, w…
Montreal resident describes fear after Côte-des-Neiges shooting
Tzipi Zigerman, a Montreal resident and eyewitness to a shooting in Côte-des-Neiges, said locals are frightened and still without answers. She said people were kept inside for six…