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Holocaust Education Month 2024

Throughout November, Holocaust Education Month, Jewish communities around the world will host events and programs promoting the legacy and lessons of the Holocaust, in memory of the six million Jewish lives lost at the hands of the Nazi regime.

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November 01, 2022

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, October 30, 2022

  As you may be aware, traditional and social media have been abuzz throughout October in response to American celebrity Ye’s dangerous antisemitic tirades, which spilled over into real-world incidents...Read More

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October 30, 2022

'We stand united with you': Manitoba adopts working definition of antisemitism from IHRA (CTV)

Check this piece featuring CIJA in CTV Winnipeg.

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October 27, 2022

Thank you for standing with the Jewish community against hate!

The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) celebrate the Government of Manitoba’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Association’s (IHRA) working definition of...Read More

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October 27, 2022

Manitoba Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and CIJA applaud adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism Winnipeg, MB – October 27, 2022 – Today, Manitoba became the sixth Canadian province...Read More

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October 27, 2022

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, October 23, 2022

View as webpage “While a more expedient resolution would have been preferred, we’re pleased that this individual has been sentenced for spreading hate against the Jewish community. This decision sends...Read More

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October 23, 2022

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, October 16, 2022

  “Social media companies have played a really important role in amplifying those sentiments of hate that are being circulated on the internet. It makes it even more important for...Read More

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October 16, 2022

This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, October 9, 2022

  CIJA is dedicated to helping Jewish Ontarians take part in the democratic process. We have launched an election hub to share what local leaders can do to fight antisemitism...Read More

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October 09, 2022

MEASURES IMPLEMENTED BY CANADIAN HERITAGE SHOULD BE APPLIED ACROSS GOVERNMENT

CIJA pleased federal government is taking steps to prevent funding for groups promoting hate  Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2022 – Today, a Standing Committee Briefing on Canadian Heritage’s Contract...Read More

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October 07, 2022