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Jewish Federation of Edmonton secures $1 mil. grant toward the redevelopment of the JCC (Alberta Jewish News)

Jewish Federation of Edmonton CEO Stacey Leavitt-Wright made the following announcement in this week’s edition of The Bridge – regarding provincial funding that will secure the future of the Edmonton JCC.

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February 14, 2025

Toronto District School Board committee goes forward with antisemitism strategy (Toronto Star)

Thursday’s vote comes after a two-day committee meeting that featured nearly 80 public delegations — some of which were denounced as hate speech by some of the trustees.

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February 14, 2025

Dawson College teachers say government probe into tensions on campus creating climate of fear (CTV News)

Teachers at Dawson College say their academic freedom is under threat as an investigation is underway into rising tensions on campus over the conflict in the Middle East.

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February 14, 2025

WARMINGTON: TDSB accepts report on antisemitism in schools but damage already done (Toronto Sun)

Now there needs to be an investigation into serious allegations of antisemitism from a TDSB student

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February 14, 2025

Man pleads guilty to sending hateful, antisemitic messages to Ottawa school trustee Nili Kaplan-Myrth (The Canadian Jewish News)

The vile messages were left on the voicemail at the office of her medical practice.

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February 13, 2025

TDSB committee defers antisemitism report decision after heated, marathon meeting (TorontoToday)

Some parents urged trustees to reject the report over claims it is ‘biased’ and could put their children at risk, while others alleged it will help protect Jewish students facing antisemitism

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February 13, 2025

WARMINGTON: Antisemitic 'mob' turns TDSB meeting into display of Jew 'hatred' (Toronto Sun)

It got so ugly that a TDSB trustee apologized to all who had to see it and a city councillor called it a night of antisemitic 'disinformation'

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February 13, 2025

Toronto school board hearing on policy report addressing antisemitism dominated by anti-Israel voices (The Canadian Jewish News)

Document was drafted following consultation with community members and leaders.

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February 13, 2025

Israeli athletes are winning at the Invictus Games in Vancouver—despite protests against their participation (The Canadian Jewish News)

The sporting competition for injured and wounded military veterans attracts teams from around the world.

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February 12, 2025

TDSB report on antisemitism strategy sparks heated reaction at meeting (Toronto Star)

A virtual meeting Wednesday discussed the “Affirming Jewish Identities & Addressing Antisemitism,” part of the Toronto board’s anti-racism strategy.

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February 12, 2025

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