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Man Assaults Hasidic Jews to Steal Traditional Hats in Montreal Jewish District

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jul 5, 2026

What happened

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. The incident follows recent antisemitic attacks in Canada, prompting calls for heightened security.

01A man in Montreal repeatedly tried to steal shtreimels from Hasidic Jews after Shabbat prayers.
02Security footage shows the attacker fleeing after community members chased him.
03The suspect eventually stole two shtreimels and escaped in a black vehicle.
04Montreal's Jewish leaders urged vigilance and reporting to authorities to catch the attacker.
05The incident adds to recent antisemitic attacks in Canada, including a violent assault in Toronto.
06Jewish groups demand stronger security around Jewish institutions nationwide.

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