Statement: Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA horrified and heartbroken by the tragedy in Meron, Israel at a Lag B’Omer event.
Toronto, ON – Yesterday, 45 people were crushed to death and many more injured at a Lag B’Omer event in Meron, Israel. In response, Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA issued the following: “We are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life at Mt....
Press Release: Toronto and York Region Hate Crime Statistics Underscore Troubling Persistence of Antisemitism
TORONTO, ON – This week, Toronto Police Service and the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board released their annual hate crime reports. In 2020, reported hate crimes in Toronto increased by more than 50%, while reported hate crimes in York Region...
Press Release: CIJA Disappointed with Quebec Court’s Decision to Uphold Bill 21
MONTREAL, QC — Earlier today, Quebec’s Superior Court decided to uphold Quebec’s controversial Bill 21: An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State. In response, CIJA’s Quebec Vice President, Eta Yudin, issued the following: “CIJA is deeply disappointed by...