Statement from Mayor Christina M. Smith: Pittsburgh shooting

All of us were shocked and horrified by the deadly anti-Semitic attack on congregants of the Tree of Life Synagogue while they were praying on Saturday. On behalf of Westmount residents, I wish to offer our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and to the entire Jewish community of Pittsburgh.

Westmount is home to both Congregation Shaar Hashomayim and Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, and the members of these two synagogues in particular are on our minds and in our hearts. We share your grief and your anger and are committed to joining with you to promote tolerance and understanding in our community. While standing together against hatred, intolerance, anti-Semitism and violence, we will strive to build bridges between Westmounters and Montrealers of different backgrounds and faiths.