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The Jewish Community: Advocating for Those in Need

Life with any kind of disability, whether medical, physical, or mental, can be a huge challenge. Sometimes just getting through a normal day can be a triumph. There are programs...Read More

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February 17, 2022

CIJA mourns the passing of our cherished colleague David Ouellette

Montreal, QC—It is with profound sadness that we share the news that our colleague and friend David Ouellette died early this morning after a courageous battle with cancer.

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February 15, 2022

Le CIJA déplore le décès de notre cher collègue et ami David Ouellette

Pour publication immédiate Montréal, QC – C’est avec une profonde tristesse que nous partageons la nouvelle que notre collègue et ami David Ouellette est décédé tôt ce matin après un...Read More

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February 15, 2022

Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2022

CIJA is committed to supporting all members of the Jewish disability community as we work together to build a more accessible, prosperous society. This year, we are organizing a Jewish...Read More

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February 15, 2022

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, February 13, 2022

This week, MP Kevin Waugh introduced An Act to amend the Criminal Code (prohibition – promotion of antisemitism) that, if passed, would ban Holocaust denial in Canada. The initiative was...Read More

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February 13, 2022

Truck protest teaches timely lessons about the current face of antisemitism (Toronto Star)

Check out this piece featuring CIJA in the Toronto Star.

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February 11, 2022

Swastika, Hitler Salutes Reported at Toronto School

On Tuesday, February 1, at Charles H. Best Junior Middle School, two students displayed swastikas and, prior to that incident, students had performed the Hitler salute in front of classmates.

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February 08, 2022

The Exchange: Has Amnesty International Lost Its Way?

Amnesty International has been condemned by Jewish organizations around the world for publishing a report that demonizes Israel and calls into question its right to exist. On February 10th, we...Read More

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February 08, 2022

Government of Quebec invests in the expansion of the Montreal Holocaust Museum

Quebec Minister Responsible for the Fight Against Racism, announced a $20 million contribution from the Government of Quebec to support the expansion of the Montreal Holocaust Museum.

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February 07, 2022