Fact-check: Numerous real-time X posts from March 3-4, 2026, including from Jewish organizations like ADL and AJC, local rabbis, and news sharers, confirm gunfire (approx. 20 shots) struck Toronto's Temple Emanu-El synagogue shortly after Purim celebrations, with no injuries and police probing as a hate crime. This matches the NYT article's details, supported by Canadian outlets like CBC, CP24, and Times of Israel. The claim is fully verified and consistent with ongoing antisemitic violence in Canada.
Toronto Synagogue Is Damaged by Gunfire on Night of Jewish Holiday
A synagogue in Toronto was struck by gunfire on a Jewish holiday, with the temple reporting approximately 20 shots fired at the building. No injuries were reported. The attack represents a serious act of targeted religious violence and continues a pattern of antisemitic incidents in Canada and globally.