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Addressing hate early: New resource is designed to teach kids about antisemitism (Montreal Gazette)

Unlearn It is made up of videos, discussion questions and lesson plans for Grade 6 through Secondary II, along with a section for parents to talk to their kids about the subject.

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July 11, 2024

Jewish community speaks out against deal to end Windsor university encampment (CBC Windsor)

School reached deal with students to end pro-Palestinian encampment Wednesday

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July 11, 2024

When a craft market in Saskatoon banned Zionists, these Jewish parents decided to fight back (The Canadian Jewish News)

At the end of June, a 2SLGBTQ artist group in Saskatoon was scheduled to celebrate Pride Month with a market event called Cheers for Queers. The organizers had declared support for Palestine, and later laying down an umbrella ban on Zionists. Jews could come, they said—just not Zionist ones.

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July 11, 2024

L’éducation pour lutter contre l’antisémitisme (La Presse)

Québec annonce un nouveau programme éducatif pour lutter contre l’antisémitisme. La plateforme vise à sensibiliser les jeunes face à la haine, alors que la communauté juive dénonce les attaques contre ses membres qui se sont multipliées ces derniers mois.

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July 11, 2024

McGill says security concerns forced the dismantling of encampment (Montreal Gazette)

McGill students who participated in the encampment will face penalties that could include expulsion, according to the university's administration.

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July 11, 2024

New online platform launched in Quebec to help combat antisemitism in schools (CityNews Montreal)

The solution starts with education,” says Eta Yudin of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, launching a new platform in Quebec to help teach youth how to identify, unlearn, and stand against antisemitism. Alyssia Rubertucci reports.

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July 11, 2024

Canada: University of Windsor reaches agreement with anti-Israel protesters (Israel National News)

Canadian Jewish groups dismayed over the agreement which appears to capitulate to the demands of the protesters.

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July 11, 2024

‘Bubble zones’ limit protests outside communities of faith in Vaughan, Ont. Are they a good idea? (Broadview)

While some see them as a necessary step to protect faith communities from hate, others raise freedom-of-speech concerns

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July 11, 2024

CIJA Unveils New Resource to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

July 11 – 11:15 a.m. | Federation CJA Building, Montreal Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024 – Media representatives are invited to a press briefing by Eta Yudin, Vice-President – Quebec,...Read More

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July 11, 2024