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A Toronto jeweler is handing out 18,000 free Star of David necklaces—each worth $70—to anyone willing to wear one publicly, challenging rising antisemitism and encouraging Jewish pride in the face of fear. Amid reports that many Jews are hiding their identity for safety, he argues most Torontonians aren’t hostile and wants to turn visibility into a statement of resistance. Speaking candidly about his own increased caution, including how he now thinks about what he wears even in parking lots, he points to vandalism and desecration of religious symbols as signs of growing threats. Community members echo these fears, describing the painful tension between standing up against hate and avoiding becoming targets—a battle rooted in history. Yet, many see his gesture as powerful: a rallying cry for solidarity, defiance, and reclaiming public space without letting fear win.

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