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Our mission is to preserve and protect Jewish life in Canada through advocacy.
From leading the fight against antisemitism, to educating Canadians about Israel, to preserving Jewish life in Canada.
CIJA represents the perspectives of hundreds of thousands of Jewish Canadians just like you from Victoria to St. John’s
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations across Canada.
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Press Release: CIJA welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling to uphold the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 Press Release: CIJA welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling to uphold the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act Ottawa, ON — The Centre for Israel and Jewish...
Press Release: CIJA welcomes Supreme Court of Canada ruling to uphold the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2020 Ottawa, ON — The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) welcomes today’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the Genetic...
Press Release: CIJA Disgusted by “Jews are our Dogs”, “Zionists Not Welcome”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2020 Press Release: CIJA Disgusted by "Jews are our Dogs", "Zionists Not Welcome" TORONTO, ON – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is disgusted by a...
Publications & Resources
Herzl Explained | Episode 2: Der Judenstaat
Zionism, its origins, and the role it plays in modern Jewish life are interesting, consequential, and often misunderstood. Our friend David Matlow, who has the largest collection of Theodor Herzl...
Open Letter to the Prime Minister: Taking Action on White Supremacist Groups
October 5, 2020 Read the open letter to the Prime Minister and to all official leaders. Our communities are still reeling from the incident that took place this September 12, 2020. On that day, a...
All Blood is Equal
The time has come for action. An open-letter to federal decision makers on Canada’s discriminatory blood donation ban.
Report an Incident
When buildings, schools, places of worship, cemeteries or individuals are targeted for attack because they are – or are perceived to be – Jewish, it is a hate crime. Other antisemitic acts, such as distribution of hateful material, may also be criminal.
Have you witnessed a hate crime or suspicious incident that may impact our community? Contact your local police immediately.
Report Online Hate
Have you been the victim of online hate or have you witnessed it? Report the incident with us and learn how you can report these things on social media.
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