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Antisemitic graffiti on Winnipeg community centre act of 'pure hatred': Jewish Federation (CBC News)

At least 5 swastikas painted on back of Westdale Community Centre in west Winnipeg

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January 02, 2025

CIJA urges the Government of Canada to ban the glorification of terrorism

Toronto, ON – January 2, 2025 – In light of the ISIS-inspired terror attack in New Orleans, as well as today's news that a Canadian youth has been arrested for allegedly attempting...Read More

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January 02, 2025

How TDSB embraced 'anti-Palestinian racism' policies — and sparked debate about antisemitism (National Post)

'The problem with the concept is that it incorrectly applies the concept of racism to conduct which is not racist,' says CIJA

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December 31, 2024

2024, une année centrale pour la laïcité de l'État (Le Devoir)

 Le gouvernement du Québec demande au fédéral la fin de l’exemption religieuse inscrite au code criminel concernant la propagande haineuse, demande aussitôt appuyée par RPL et le Centre consultatif des relations juives et israéliennes (CIJA)

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December 30, 2024

Outrage after anti-Israel activists protest book store at Toronto mall (The Jerusalem Post)

Protesters unfurled a banner over a guardrail calling for the arrest of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu similar to one used at Toronto For Palestine protests.

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December 30, 2024

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | December 29 ,2024

In light of the recent hate crimes targeting Jewish sites in Montreal and Toronto, we urged governments and authorities to confront the growing crisis of antisemitism in Canada. We responded to...Read More

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December 29, 2024

'Pulling people apart': Renewed tension between Canadian Jewish groups, United Church sparked by Gaza (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

'Nobody in Israel cares what the United Church of Canada says or does. No one. Where it can have an impact is in Canada,' says Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs vice-president, external affairs Richard Marceau

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December 28, 2024

Jewish leaders condemn 'hate-filled' anti-Israel protest outside Indigo at Toronto's Eaton Centre (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

'While these protests may be targeting Jews, they ultimately threaten the democratic values that define Canada'

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December 27, 2024

Hanukkah 2024 (Global News)

The Centre for Israel and Jewish affairs joins Global News to talk about Hanukkah 2024 and how non-Jewish people can join in the celebrations.

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December 27, 2024