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Major Jewish Groups Around the World React to ICJ Preliminary Ruling on Israel (San Diego Jewish World)

Leaders of the J7, the Large Jewish Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism, issued the following statement in response to Friday’s International Court of Justice ruling on South Africa’s demand for an Israeli ceasefire in Gaza:

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January 26, 2024

Help vs Antisemitism (Jewish Independent)

Since Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver launched the Antisemitism and Israel Crisis Response Team (AICRT) in November 2023, the team has been dedicated to helping Jewish community members navigate the challenges of a post-Oct. 7 world.

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January 26, 2024

Theatre of the absurd at the International Court of Justice (Toronto Star)

On Friday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its first order in the ongoing case of South Africa’s spurious claims that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza as it responds to Hamas’ brutal Oct. 7 massacre and continues to defend itself against the terrorist group’s mission to eradicate the Jewish state.

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January 26, 2024

J7 International Task Force Against Antisemitism Reacts To ICJ Ruling On Provisional Measures

Ottawa, ON – January 26, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its Order on the Request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa...Read More

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January 26, 2024

2024 IHRD Commemoration at the National Holocaust Monument

The commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa will start at 11 a.m. ET on Friday, January 26.   The event will be approximately one...Read More

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January 26, 2024

Jewish perspectives (Canadian Mennonite)

Gustavo Zentner will never forget visiting areas attacked by Hamas. “We walked into the homes where you can still smell the smell of burned flesh,” he recalled. “That smell will always accompany me.”

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January 25, 2024

A promise made, a promise broken: what is the government doing about online hate? (The Hill Times)

The federal government has a central role to play in combating online antisemitism, and legislation can be delayed no longer. Such a law should establish an independent regulator to ensure impartial decisions about what constitutes online hate.

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January 25, 2024

Opinion: Antisemitism on campus cannot be tolerated (The Montreal Gazette)

We must ensure our universities are not hotbeds of toxicity, bullying and scapegoating.

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January 24, 2024

Vancouver Jewish Community Concerned by Possible Reinstatement of Langara College Instructor

Knight Referred to Oct. 7 Terrorist Attacks as "Amazing, Brilliant"  Vancouver, B.C. – January 24, 2024 – Yesterday, Langara College’s student newspaper, The Voice reported that the college would be reinstating Natalie Knight,...Read More

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January 24, 2024