Local Jewish leaders are welcoming the appointment of a regional security director for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, calling it a vital step amid rising antisemitism across Canada and within their own communities.

Earlier this week, the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg announced the hiring of William Sagel as its regional community security director for the two Prairie provinces — a move the organization describes as a co-ordinated, proactive approach to community safety.

That announcement comes as welcome news to local leaders.

“I wholeheartedly endorse this move, and in my short time in Winnipeg, I have seen enough to support this kind of effort,” said Rabbi Carnie Rose, senior rabbi at Congregation Shaarey Zedek.

Rose, who recently returned to Winnipeg after serving as leader of a congreg

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