Pages tagged 'Press Releases: Antisemitism'

CIJA AND JEWISH FEDERATION OF OTTAWA CALL FOR REMOVAL OF ANY ELECTED OFFICIAL WHO PERSISTENTLY SPREADS ANTISEMITISM

Ottawa, ON – November 20, 2022 – Over the weekend, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa were made aware of a very problematic...Read More

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November 21, 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

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

ALBERTA ADOPTS IHRA DEFINITION OF ANTISEMITISM

Calgary Jewish Federation, Jewish Federation of Edmonton, and CIJA celebrate adoption of framework to identify, understand, and combat antisemitism ahead of Jewish New Year Calgary, AB – September 23, 2022...Read More

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September 30, 2022

Jewish student groups, community strongly condemn CSU for inviting anti-Israel radical to speak on campus

Jewish students have the right to feel safe at Concordia MONTREAL, QC – Sept. 15, 2022 – The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and Federation CJA support student...Read More

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September 15, 2022

RISE IN ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS: CIJA IS ASKING FOR CONCRETE ENGAGEMENTS FROM QUEBEC’S POLITICAL PARTIES

CIJA has published a list of electoral priorities for Quebec’s Jewish community Montreal, QC – Monday, September 12, 2022 – Responding to the rise in antisemitism in Quebec and Canada,...Read More

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September 12, 2022

JEWISH COMMUNITY OUTRAGED BY NDP’S SURPRISE POLICY REVERSAL ON ISRAEL

Ottawa, ON – September 2, 2022 – Last week, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh sent an email to supporters outlining his party’s new policy on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In direct contrast...Read More

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September 02, 2022

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