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Marty York: Canadian Jews are fleeing antisemitism at record rates — and the numbers prove it

Record numbers are making aliyah or relocating south as synagogue attacks, charity crackdowns and antisemitism force an exodus from Canada

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A former colleague of mine recently sold his home in Montreal and made “aliyah” by moving to Israel with his wife. Aliyah, a Hebrew word, literally means “rise” or “ascent,” but Jewish people define it as immigrating to Israel.

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My former colleague isn’t alone. More and more Jews are leaving Canada for Israel. According to the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, Canadian aliyah rose a record 51 per cent in 2025 from 2023. They are leaving this country at record rates and many are relocating to the United States, as well.

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My ex-colleague, Henry Topas, had been a successful businessman in Montreal and doubled as a cantor in one of the most hallowed synagogues in the city, Beth Tikvah. The synagogue was the target of antisemitic firebombing attacks — twice. Both attacks came after the Hamas terrorist invasion of Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Topas, now 75, and his wife had considered making aliyah even before October 7 because he has children and........

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