Publications & Resources
COVID-19
Family Resource Guide
This resource guide has been prepared by CIJA for our Federation partners to provide relevant and timely information for your constituents. The guide contains useful resources for families, and includes information from provincial governments and the Government of Canada. We will continue to share the most recent information on our website (cija.ca) and social media feeds (@CIJAinfo on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram).
COVID-19
Resource Guide
This COVID-19 resource guide has been prepared by CIJA for our community and our Federation partners. It contains timely, relevant information for individuals, communities, and businesses from the Governments of Canada, British Columbia, Ontario, and Québec.
We will posting Information for other provinces as soon as we have it, and we will update this page with new information daily, so please check back regularly.
Ontario Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
Today, Ontario became the first province in Canada to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism. The IHRA definition provides a critical...
Policy Brief: IHRA and Defining Antisemitism
Update: In June 2019, the Government of Canada announced it has adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism as part of Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy. Summary The International Holocaust Remembrance...
We will not remain silent in the face of the continuing genocide of the Uyghur people
The Right Honorable Justin Trudeau The Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A2, Canada Dear Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Since 2016, the Government of China has...
Herzl Explained | Episode 3: The First Zionist Congress
For the first time in its 123-year history, the World Zionist Congress will be meeting virtually later this month. On this episode, discover the early days of the Word Zionist Organization, and the...
Helping Youth Through Music | Canadian Jewish Views
From violence to violins, Moshe Hammer is creating a kinder, better world with The Hammer Band. And surprise guest, Gail Asper, invites YOU to Tel Aviv! –––––– Show-Notes: Moshe Hammer, The Hammer...
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.
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.
Normalization: A Product of Arab Discontent
A startling number of people, including some in Canadian media outlets, have weighed in on the Abraham Accords by vilifying the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, and going as far as portraying...