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CIJA Demands Reversal of University of Windsor’s Agreements with Hateful Encampment and BDS Groups

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIJA DEMANDS REVERSAL OF UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR’S AGREEMENTS WITH HATEFUL ENCAMPMENT AND BDS GROUPS   Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – Upon learning that the University of...Read More

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July 12, 2024

Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

CFIA’s unjustified and untenable imposition of conditions on shechita forces the Jewish community to seek court relief Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – This week, the Centre for Israel...Read More

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July 12, 2024

Accord entre l’Université de Windsor et les manifestants dénoncé par des organismes juifs (ICI Radio-Canada Toronto)

Les accords conclus par l'Université de Windsor avec les étudiants propalestiniens qui ont manifesté sur le campus pendant des semaines ainsi qu'avec l'association étudiante de l'établissement suscitent des réactions hostiles d’organisations juives et d’un député du Parti libéral du Canada.

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July 12, 2024

‘No Nickel for Genocide’ petition hits 3,000 signatures (Sudbury News)

‘No Nickel for Genocide’ petition hits 3,000 signatures Local pacifist David Starbuck launched the federal petition, which was sponsored by Timmins-James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus

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July 12, 2024

CIJA Brings Unlearn It Online Platform to Quebec to Combat Antisemitism in Schools

The Best Means to Combat Hate is Through Education Montreal, QC – July 11, 2024 – Unlearn It, a ground-breaking educational resource to support parents and educators in teaching youth how to identify,...Read More

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July 12, 2024

PARIM Board forces out principled president-elect who called out Dr. Gem Newman for valedictory address to U of M med students (Jewish Post and News)

On May 23, 2024, Dr. Bzura spoke out on social media, expressing his disappointment over the valedictorian address at the Max Rady College of Medicine’s 2024 graduation ceremony, and exposing Dr. Gem Newman’s antisemitic social media posts – dating back to 2018. Dr, Bzura then lodged a formal complaint against Dr. Newman with the college’s office of professionalism.

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July 11, 2024

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