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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: Toronto Hate Crime Statistics Underscore Troubling Need to Fight Hate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2020 Press Release: Toronto Hate Crime Statistics Underscore Troubling Need to Fight Hate TORONTO, ON – This week, Toronto Police Service will present its 2019 hate...
Federation CJA, CIJA, Kol Yehuda : No indication that vandalism of Kol Yehuda Synagogue was motivated by antisemitism
Federation CJA, CIJA, Kol Yehuda : No indication that vandalism of Kol Yehuda Synagogue was motivated by antisemitism Montreal, June 5, 2020 - Last week, a number media outlets reported on an...
Press Release: CIJA Welcomes New Accountability Measures at York University
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2020 Press Release: CIJA Welcomes New Accountability Measures at York University TORONTO, ON — Today, York University announced it will be introducing new policies and...
Publications & Resources
Herzl Explained | Episode 1: Degradation and Antisemitism
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...
CIJA Update: New Ontario Government Regulations on Social Gatherings
On September 19th, the Government of Ontario announced changes to the rules governing social gatherings in the province. Does this impact High Holiday Services? No. The number of people allowed to...
A Top 10 Charity for 2020?! | Canadian Jewish Views
This week, we are headed to the West Coast to connect with the amazing volunteers, community leaders, and staff of the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver.
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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.
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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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