Rabbi Lisa Grushcow looks toward a burned-out window at Temple Emanu-El-Beth-Shalom synagogue in Westmount, Que., on the Island of Montreal on Friday, June 5, 2026. The temple was targeted overnight in an arson attempt. Grushcow described the location as "the room where Jewish life happens." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Psychological evaluation for Montreal synagogue arson suspect facing six charges
Jun 8, 2026 | 9:41 AM
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MONTREAL — A 38-year-old man is facing six charges in the attempted arson of a Montreal-area synagogue last week.
The charges include arson, possessing incendiary materials, using an explosive substance and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
A Quebec court judge postponed a hearing for the suspect today in Montreal because a psychological evaluation requested by the Crown had not been completed.
Police were called early Friday to Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom in Westmount, Que., after being alerted to someone allegedly trying to set fire to the building.
