Members of Jewish community in Canada push for armed security amid rising antisemitism

Members of the Jewish community are pushing for armed security as a solution for safety and protection at synagogues and schools amid rising antisemitism.

Eli Yufest is a father of three children who attend Jewish day school in Toronto.

“My wife and I worry about their safety every single day we drop them off,” he told National Post. “More broadly, I feel a responsibility to speak on behalf of Jewish families and community members who attend schools, synagogues and other communal spaces.