While hundreds of Canadians struggle to flee war-torn Israel, some say last weekend’s terror attacks instead prompted them to stay put. “I said to my wife on Sunday night, I can’t leave … these are our people, we have to stay to provide moral support. “It’s heartwarming to see the reaction on the people.”Zeifman was in synagogue when word about the attacks broke, he said. “I think it’s part of Hamas’ strategy now to weaken the country by showing them killing the hostages,” Zeifman said. “It’s really, really important that people not think that Jews are running away from Israel,” Zeifman said.
