Toronto, ON – February 12, 2025 – Today, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Policy and Planning Committee will vote to receive the Affirming Jewish Identities & Addressing Antisemitism feedback...Read More

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Toronto, ON – February 12, 2025 – Today, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Policy and Planning Committee will vote to receive the Affirming Jewish Identities & Addressing Antisemitism feedback...Read More
Additional Background Press Release: CIJA Applauds TDSB Antisemitism Strategy as First Step in Combatting Jew-Hatred in Public Schools Press Release: CIJA Disappointed by TDSB Failure to Address Antisemitism in...Read More
Urges Committee to Receive Strategy in Full Without Changes and Send for Board Approval Toronto, ON – February 10, 2025 – The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Policy and Planning...Read More
CIJA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Ismaili community of Canada on the passing of His Highness, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV. The Aga Khan was a visionary...Read More
Attribute to Noah Shack, Interim President, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA): "Michael was a tireless advocate, devoted to the community he served. He was a strong leader, a...Read More
Windsor, ON – January 28, 2025 – Last week, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) filed a Divisional Court application for judicial review of the decision by the Ontario...Read More
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