[LINK] "Angry neighbours, other faith groups reach out to help after Ontario mosque torched"

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The National Post's Richard Warnica writes about the heartwarming response from Peterborough following the mosque arson there.

Members of other church groups have already reached out to offer what help they can.

Larry Gillman, president of the local Beth Israel Synagogue, heard about the attack Sunday night while attending an interfaith dinner to raise money for Syrian refugees.

“I’m angry. I’m absolutely angry,” he said. “This is a hate crime.”

Gillman, who knows Abdella, offered him space Sunday in the synagogue for next Friday’s prayers. As it turned out, he was too late.

The Muslim congregation had already accepted an offer from the Mark Street United Church downtown to use its friendship room for the Friday gathering.

More, including more about the community reaction, there.