A Canadian court found that a cardiologist who set fire to two synagogues in Ontario is not criminally responsible because of a longstanding mental disorder. Jonathan Bishinsky, 38, was briefly detained in February as the chief suspect behind a fire in a synagogue in Phoenix, Arizona, that caused thousands of dollars in damage. Upon his return home to the southern Ontario town of London, he set fire to two synagogue exteriors, causing about $450 in damages.
As the Year Turns, Support the Journalism You Trust. JTA covers the stories shaping Jewish life around the world — with the depth this moment calls for. As you reflect on the year ahead, consider a gift that keeps independent Jewish journalism strong.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
