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Enough promises: Unleash the law in the fight against antisemitism – opinion (The Jerusalem Post)

Today, pro-forma condemnations of antisemitism, while welcome, are entirely meaningless in the absence of urgent and tangible action.

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January 24, 2025

From ‘Kanada’ to Canada: Reflections on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Policy Magazine)

On Monday, Ottawa’s Jewish community, along with spiritual leaders, politicians and students, will join Holocaust survivors to gather solemnly at the National Holocaust Monument.

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January 23, 2025

Getting the Holy Land narrative right (The Catholic Register)

Before Christmas, The Catholic Register published a commentary by the group Catholics for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land setting out the Palestinian perspective on the war in Gaza. This week, as a fragile cease-fire begins after 15 months, two eminent Canadian Jewish leaders state the case for Israel and Jews globally.

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January 23, 2025

Islamic group facing potential terrorist designation moves conference to Hamilton and then cancels (The Hamilton Independent)

Radical Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir Canada, the Canadian branch of Hizb ut-Tahrir has officially cancelled their annual conference, which was set to be held in Hamilton, after public outcry and a threat from the federal government that the organization could soon receive terrorist designation.

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January 23, 2025

Montreal police deny officer was involved in pro-Palestinian protest (The Jerusalem Post)

Videos of the protest posted to TikTok showed protesters shooting off fireworks above them while waving Palestinian flags.

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January 21, 2025

Vancouver Public Library defends policy that prevents staff from wearing Palestinian symbols (CBC News)

Policy applies to ‘all political symbols’ to ensure a 'safe and respectful workplace,' CEO says

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January 21, 2025

Canadians Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day - Jan. 27

#WeRemember Six Million Jews Murdered in Holocaust Ottawa, ON – January 20, 2025 – On Monday, January 27, 2025, Canadian Jews will stand united with a global movement to remember...Read More

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January 20, 2025

#WeRemember

To honour the memory of the six million Jewish children, women, and men murdered by the Nazis, the United Nations designated January 27 International Holocaust Remembrance Day. So we can collectively mark this important occasion, the World Jewish Congress launched the We Remember campaign. Join millions around the world and photograph yourself holding a sign that says #WeRemember and post it social media. Many of the images will be projected on a screen at Auschwitz-Birkenau.

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January 20, 2025

«Le Hamas se moque royalement de sa propre population» (QUB Radio)

Retour sur l’accord pour un cessez-le-feu à Gaza et la libération d’otages. Entrevue avec Myriam Azogui-Halbwax, directrice des Missions pour CIJA (Centre consultatif des relations juives et Israéliennes) en Israël.

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January 20, 2025