CIJA in the News

UPDATED: Beth Tikvah synagogue in D.D.O. hit by a firebomb (The Montreal Gazette)

Prayer services at Congregation Beth Tikvah were held outdoors Wednesday morning, as the synagogue entrance was taped off after a crude firebomb was thrown through a window overnight.

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December 18, 2024

News from Syria shouldn’t distract from what’s been going on in Gaza (Jewish Post & News)

Amidst the head-spinning news coming out of Syria this past week, it’s easy to forget that there is still a war going on in Gaza. What, exactly, Israel’s government is trying to accomplish there now is not easy to figure out.

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December 18, 2024

Canadian government committee issues recommendations to tackle rising antisemitism (The Jerusalem Post)

The committee also recommended that the Canadian Heritage Department ensure that recipients of government funding do not advocate intolerance, discrimination, prejudice, racism or hate.

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December 17, 2024

From Quebec nationalist to Jewish advocate: Richard Marceau’s unique journey (The Jerusalem Post)

Born a French-Canadian Québécois and Catholic, he was initially an ardent supporter of Quebec nationalism. As a separatist MP, he increasingly became a defender of Jews and Israel.

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December 17, 2024

Toronto council eyes bylaw banning protests near places of worship (Toronto Star)

On Tuesday, council will consider a staff request to craft a new bylaw, which could include regulations to prevent protests around religious institutions, as well as schools, hospitals and libraries.

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December 17, 2024

Toronto council to reconsider ‘bubble zones’ and millions in security grants to address anti-Israel demonstrations (The Canadian Jewish News)

Mayor Olivia Chow supports the funding recommendation, she wrote in an email to The CJN.

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December 16, 2024

Mississauga faces questions about support for future protests (The Pointer)

After controversy over a vigil to celebrate a reviled terrorist leader, which was eventually cancelled by its organizer, the City of Mississauga has faced questions about how it will deal with potentially problematic demonstrations moving forward.

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December 14, 2024

Quebec’s premier wants to ban public prayer after protests block traffic and challenge secularism (The Canadian Jewish News)

François Legault has considered using the notwithstanding clause to push any legislation through.

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December 13, 2024

Calls are mounting for Ottawa to convene an urgent national forum on antisemitism, hate crimes, terrorism (The Canadian Jewish News)

But Jewish leaders want more commitments and fewer platitudes.

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December 12, 2024

Committee's endorsement of 'anti-Palestinian racism' report splits Liberal caucus (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

'If you're going to adopt anti-Palestinian racism, are you going to have anti Israeli-racism?' said MP Anthony Housefather

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December 11, 2024

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