by Tyler Evely | May 13, 2022 | A Word from Our Chair, CIJA Publications, CIJA Publications, Publications
Like you, I was infuriated to learn that Independent Jewish Voices, a Canadian organization that presents itself as Jewish, would call for the “dismantlement” of Israel “by any means necessary.” Though this incitement to violence is horrifying, it is, sadly, not...
by Terri Boidman | May 3, 2022 | CIJA Publications, Press Releases
Criminalization of Holocaust Denial: A Major New Tool in Fighting Antisemitism in Canada Ottawa, ON – May 3, 2022 – As part of Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act, the federal government has taken a stand against antisemitism in Canada by criminalizing Holocaust...
by Tyler Evely | Apr 25, 2022 | CIJA Publications
Update: Situation on the Temple Mount: Weekend of April 15-17 Early morning on Friday, April 15, Palestinian extremists, many with Hamas flags, entered the Temple Mount compound in Jerusalem’s Old City. The group chanted inciting messages, waved banners of those...
by Terri Boidman | Dec 15, 2020 | CIJA Publications, Publications, Uncategorized
The leadership of the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus, as participants in the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, have studied Psalms and shared musical moments from הלל (Hallel) and Psalm 23 (ה׳ רעי) and found that, although hermeneutical traditions differ, the interfaith study of...
by Terri Boidman | Nov 16, 2020 | A Word From Our Chair, CIJA Publications
Rescuer: “Why did you build two synagogues?” Castaway: “This is the one where I pray. And this is the one I NEVER SET FOOT IN!” We are all familiar with this well-worn joke about divisions in our community. It relies on stereotypes about Jews that, let’s face it,...
by Ellison | Aug 10, 2020 | CIJA Publications
Monsieur le Ministre, En tant que représentants de communautés qui ont été victimes de génocide, nous vous écrivons pour demander au gouvernement du Canada de condamner le gouvernement chinois pour ses horribles violations des droits de la personne contre la minorité...
