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Antisemitic flyers were distributed in the east end of Belleville shortly after a hate-motivated shooting at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on September 20, which left Constable Jeff Smith injured. Norman Weddum, president of the synagogue, described the flyer distribution as “disgusting.” The flyers contained conspiracy theories blaming Jews for issues like the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal problems. Police are investigating and have increased patrols in areas where hate crimes occurred to support community safety.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-02,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
In Belleville, Ontario, police are investigating antisemitic flyers distributed in the city's east end less than two weeks after a gunman was killed attempting to attack the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Yom Kippur. The incident is particularly disturbing as it follows a shooting that left an officer seriously injured and prompted synagogues across Canada to review their security measures. Norman Weddum, president of the targeted synagogue, described the flyer distribution as "disgusting" and noted that multiple flyers blaming Jewish people for various societal issues were found near the synagogue and throughout the city's east end. Police Chief Murray Rodd stated they are in contact with community leaders to ensure safety and have been proactive by continuing patrols around religious spaces.
Written for “Antisemitic Flyers In Belleville” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 2 other(s) covering the same event.
Not even two weeks after a hate-motivated attack on a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., antisemitic flyers were distributed in the city’s east end, according to police.
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flyers → motivate → police
Norman Weddum, the president of the synagogue that was targeted, called it “disgusting.”
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that → target → it
“It was so soon after the shooting,” he said.
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he → say → shooting
“What’s going on here?”
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What → go → ?
The Jewish community in the area is still recovering from the Sept. 20 shooting at Sons of Jacob Synagogue, which left Const. Jeff Smith seriously injured.
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which → recover → Smith
He was stationed outside the building on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, when 29-year-old Sean Ward opened fire.
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Ward → station → fire
Doug Lobel was also attending that service when dozens of shots rang out.
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dozens → attend → shots
“Just over a week ago, I was there that night of the shooting, and like many in our community, I had only begun the process of trying to heal and regain a sense of safety,” he told National Post.
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he → begin → Post
“Seeing these flyers posted around the east side of Belleville near the synagogue yesterday has brought that night and all those emotions rushing back.
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flyers → see → night
Weddum said he’s not sure how many people were involved with handing out the flyers, or if it was only one person, but there were “a lot” distributed.
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it → say → flyers
Copies of the flyers shared with National Post showed messaging that promoted conspiracy theories blaming the Jewish community for the COVID-19 pandemic, abortion, gun control and mass immigration.
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that → share → pandemic
The synagogue shooter reportedly “spouted” a theory that blamed Jews for COVID and was discharged from the Canadian Armed Forces due to his refusal to receive the COVID vaccine.
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that → spout → vaccine
After the attack, police shared a video where Ward could be heard shouting “You are going to die for the Jews” before shooting at Smith.
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You → share → Smith
Police said the shooting deliberately targeted the Jewish community and Ward had the “means, the motive and the mechanisms” to carry out a bigger attack.
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Ward → say → attack
Ward later died in hospital.
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Ward → die → hospital
The Belleville Police Service said it was aware of “flyers being distributed in the east end of Belleville containing antisemitic messaging” on Oct. 1.
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it → say → Oct.
It is asking anyone with information or video evidence to share it.
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It → ask → it
Police have been in contact with community leaders and are “taking proactive steps to support the safety and well-being of residents.”
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Police → take → residents
Increased patrols are continuing in Belleville at places of worship as well as other community gathering spaces.
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patrols → continue → worship
Jewish advocacy groups, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto released a statement on X saying that the flyers are “more than hateful rhetoric.”
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flyers → release → rhetoric
“Libels and conspiracies about Jews and Israelis are fuelling hate and violence against Canadians,” it said.
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it → fuel → Canadians
“Canada’s security services have sounded the alarm of the current situation in which acts of antisemitism become so prevalent and frequent that they create an environment that influence extremists toward more violent pathways.”
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that → sound → pathways
Although McCurdy was not injured, the description of the fundraiser online says “the emotional toll of this experience is significant, and mental recovery is just as vital as physical healing.”
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recovery → injure → healing
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