Pages tagged 'Press Releases'

Montreal Jewish Community Alarmed by Spike in Antisemitic Incidents

MONTREAL, QC – Federation CJA and CIJA have witnessed an alarming number of provocative incidents targeting Jewish Montrealers. Incidents include hateful and antisemitic language on signs at an anti-Israel rally, vandalism...Read More

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May 19, 2021

Communiqué de presse – Montée des incidents antisémites au Canada en lien avec le conflit entre le Hamas et Israël : une grande source de préoccupation pour les Fédérations juives du Canada

Montée des incidents antisémites au Canada en lien avec le conflit entre le Hamas et Israël : une source de préoccupation pour les Fédérations juives

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May 18, 2021

Jewish Federations across Canada deeply concerned by spike in antisemitic incidents in Canada related to the conflict between Hamas and Israel.

Issued Jointly Across Canada — Over the last 48 hours, there have been highly disturbing reports of antisemitism in communities across Canada. Jewish federations across Canada are an important hub...Read More

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May 18, 2021

Jewish Organizations Condemn Violence at Toronto Protest

TORONTO, ON – Today (Saturday), antisemitic violence erupted at a protest organized by Palestinian activists at Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto. Shocking video and eyewitness accounts confirm that a...Read More

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May 16, 2021

CIJA Concerned by wave of violence and antisemitism connected to conflict in the Middle East

Ottawa, ON – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is gravely concerned by the wave of violence and antisemitism impacting communities across Canada, which is connected to the ongoing...Read More

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May 16, 2021

Federation CJA and CIJA Condemn the Hateful and Violent Incidents Targeting Jewish Montrealers Over the Past 24 Hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Montreal, QC – Earlier today, hundreds of peaceful pro-Israel demonstrators at Montreal’s Dorchester Square were the target of verbal and physical attacks by anti-Israel protesters. Shocking video...Read More

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May 16, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal rules on wine-labelling case

Today, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Kattenburg, a case dealing with wine-labeling.

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May 05, 2021

Federal Court of Appeal rules on wine-labelling case, disagrees with lower court decision, refers case back to Canada Food Inspection Agency

OTTAWA, ON – Today, the Federal Court of Appeal rendered its decision in Canada (Attorney General) v. Kattenburg, a case dealing with wine-labeling in the West Bank. In its decision, the Court...Read More

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May 05, 2021

Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA horrified and heartbroken by the tragedy in Meron, Israel at a Lag B’Omer event

Toronto, ON – Yesterday, 45 people were crushed to death and many more injured at a Lag B’Omer event in Meron, Israel. In response, Jewish Federations of Canada-UIA and CIJA...Read More

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April 30, 2021

Toronto and York Region Hate Crime Statistics Underscore Troubling Persistence of Antisemitism

TORONTO, ON – This week, Toronto Police Service and the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board released their annual...

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April 23, 2021

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