Norm Weddum
Norm Weddum is the president of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, who became a key figure during a recent shooting incident that occurred while congregants were gathering for Yom Kippur services. He described the chaotic scene as gunfire erupted outside the synagogue, and credited a police officer present for saving the lives of worshippers by responding swiftly to the threat. Weddum characterized the attack as a hate crime targeting the Jewish community and emphasized the need for safety and security for religious practices.
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Norm Weddum is the president of the Sons of Jacob synagogue.
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The president of the congregation, Norm Weddum, credited Constable Smith with preventing a tragedy.
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Norm Weddum, the synagogue’s president, was ushering congregants into the main prayer room when the shots rang out.
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Norm Weddum, president of the congregation, described the chaos during the shooting outside the synagogue.
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