Canadian Jewish Congress (QR) condemns recent attack on Montreal ImamJune 12, 2006English (DOC version) MONTREAL, JUNE 12, 2006 – Canadian Jewish Congress, Quebec Region (CJC,QR) officials have condemned the recent attack on Imam Said Jazeri outside a Montreal Mosque. The Imam and a friend were attacked by a knife-wielding man in front of the Al-Qods mosque on Belanger Street in Montreal North on Friday night. The perpetrator was arrested soon after the attack. “This kind of act cannot be tolerated in a multicultural society like Quebec. We can not allow intolerance and hatred to become the norm.” said CJC, QR President Jeffrey Boro. “As Jews, we know all too well the pain of such attacks. As Quebecers, we must all stand up together to denounce any form of hatred.” A letter condemning the act and expressing concern and empathy was also sent by Boro to Imam Said Jazeri. Canadian Jewish Congress, Quebec Region is the official voice of the Jewish community in Quebec. For more information contact: Cindy Davis |
Muslim Council of Montreal
The Muslim Council of Montreal (MCM) is an umbrella organization representing number of Muslim institutions in the Montreal region.
