Pages tagged 'CIJA Publications'

Individual behind May 2021 threats to Montreal Jewish community sentenced

Two defendants were arrested while driving around around Jewish neighbourhoods with knives and uttering threats to Jewish community in May 2021 MONTREAL, QC – December 2, 2022 – The Centre...Read More

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December 02, 2022

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | November 20, 2022

The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and CIJA celebrate Vancouver City Council’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Association’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.   This historic announcement marked the culmination of...Read More

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November 20, 2022

A Word from Our Chair | November 18, 2022

It hasn’t been that long since I last reached out, yet so much has happened – not only another election in Israel, but also the steady stream of antisemitism with...Read More

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November 18, 2022

Thank Vancouver City Council for Fighting Antisemitism

The Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) celebrate Vancouver City Council’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Association’s (IHRA) definition of antisemitism.   ...Read More

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November 16, 2022

Vancouver City Council Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver and CIJA applaud the adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism Vancouver, BC – November 16, 2022 – Today, Vancouver City Council became...Read More

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November 16, 2022

This week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy | November 13, 2022

View as webpage During the last school year, on average, more than two antisemitic incidents per week were reported in GTA schools, many of them in middle schools. To support...Read More

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November 13, 2022

Rapper Accused of Antisemitism to Perform in Montreal

Montreal, QC – November 11, 2022 – Controversial French rapper Freeze Corleone has a performance planned in Montreal in December. Strongly denounced in France for the fundamentally antisemitic lyrics of...Read More

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November 11, 2022

Unlearn Antisemitism Online Platform Launches to Address Jew-Hatred at Schools

Education Resource Hub for Teachers and Parents Now Available Toronto, ON – November 9, 2022 – During the last school year, on average, more than two antisemitic incidents per week...Read More

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November 09, 2022

Manitoba Adopts IHRA Definition of Antisemitism

Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and CIJA applaud adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism Winnipeg, MB – October 27, 2022 – Today, Manitoba became the sixth Canadian province...Read More

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October 27, 2022

Measures Implemented by Canadian Heritage Should Be Applied across Government

CIJA pleased federal government is taking steps to prevent funding for groups promoting hate Ottawa, ON – October 7, 2022 – Today, a Standing Committee Briefing on Canadian Heritage’s Contract...Read More

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October 07, 2022