Latest Press Releases

Response to Islamophobia Guide

Attribute to Noah Shack, Interim President, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs: “On the eve of the Government of Canada’s National Forum on Combatting Antisemitism, it is alarming that the...Read More

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March 04, 2025

Canada's Jewish Community Mourns

Devastated by Return of Four Hostages' Bodies After More Than 500 Days in Captivity Toronto, ON – February 20, 2025 – Today, the bodies of four Israeli hostages—who were brutally...Read More

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February 20, 2025

Jewish Community Consensus: Urgent Need to Advance the TDSBs Antisemitism Strategy

Toronto, ON – February 12, 2025 – Today, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Policy and Planning Committee will vote to receive the Affirming Jewish Identities & Addressing Antisemitism feedback...Read More

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February 12, 2025

CIJA Applauds TDSB Antisemitism Strategy as First Step in Combatting Jew-Hatred in Public Schools

Urges Committee to Receive Strategy in Full Without Changes and Send for Board Approval Toronto, ON – February 10, 2025 – The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Policy and Planning...Read More

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February 10, 2025

Statement on the passing of the Aga Khan

CIJA extends its heartfelt condolences to the Ismaili community of Canada on the passing of His Highness, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV. The Aga Khan was a visionary...Read More

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February 05, 2025

CIJA mourns the loss of Michael Mostyn, z”l

Attribute to Noah Shack, Interim President, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA): "Michael was a tireless advocate, devoted to the community he served. He was a strong leader, a...Read More

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February 04, 2025

CIJA Seeks Legal Accountability on the University of Windsor’s Discriminatory Agreements with Anti-Israel Encampments

Windsor, ON – January 28, 2025 – Last week, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) filed a Divisional Court application for judicial review of the decision by the Ontario...Read More

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January 28, 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

CIJA Statement on Hostage Agreement

Attribute to Noah Shack, Interim President, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs: “For the past 469 days, our Jewish community alongside Canadians from all backgrounds have been seized with the shared...Read More

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January 17, 2025

CIJA Note to Community on Hostage Agreement

Today, the Israeli government officially confirmed an agreement that will begin the process of returning hostages to their loved ones. For the past 469 days, our Jewish community alongside Canadians...Read More

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January 17, 2025

Thank you!