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CIJA angered and disappointed by passage of amended NDP motion

Ottawa, ON – March 18, 2024 – Tonight, an amended version of the New Democratic Party (NDP)’s non-binding Canada's actions to promote peace in the Middle East motion passed in...Read More

CIJA

March 19, 2024

Press Releases

UNRWA Funding: CIJA Demands Federal Government Accountability

“Government must be held accountable and abide by the law. They are not above it.” Ottawa, ON – August 20, 2024 – This week, lawyers representing the Canadian families who...

Aug 20, 2024

Combating Antisemitism

CIJA granted leave to submit observations in ICC case against Israeli leaders

Jewish Federations’ Advocacy Agent Criticizes Ottawa for Not Requesting Leave to Intervene Ottawa, ON – July 23, 2024 – Yesterday, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) was granted...

Jul 23, 2024

Protecting Jewish Life

Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

CFIA’s unjustified and untenable imposition of conditions on shechita forces the Jewish community to seek court relief Ottawa, ON – July 12, 2024 – This week, the Centre for Israel...

Jul 12, 2024

Canada-Israel Friendship

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

Ottawa, ON – July 19, 2024 – Today, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered its non-binding Advisory Opinion regarding the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of...

Jul 19, 2024

Publications

A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

My name is Elan Pratzer, and I’m honoured to have taken on the role of Chair of the Board of Directors here at CIJA. Before I get too far into...

Aug 30, 2024

Action Alerts

Give police the funds they need to protect our city!

Though the current municipal budget before City Council shorts the Toronto Police Service by $12.6 million, on February 14, Council will have the opportunity to reverse that decision. All you...

Feb 09, 2024

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'We feel alone': Jews wonder if they have a future at McGill University (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication)

As campus became the scene of a Kristallnacht-themed rally and chants of 'Viva, viva, intifada,' Jewish students felt abandoned by McGill administrators

CIJA

August 30, 2024

Jewish organizations start September ready to tackle antisemitism on university campuses (The Canadian Jewish News)

As students return to university campuses this week, Jewish organizations throughout Canada say they are preparing to take action against the antisemitism that marked last academic year.

CIJA

August 30, 2024

A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

My name is Elan Pratzer, and I’m honoured to have taken on the role of Chair of the Board of Directors here at CIJA. Before I get too far into...Read More

CIJA

August 30, 2024

Listed Canadian non-profit org celebrates Hamas militants on social media (True North)

An organization with non-profit status in Canada made social media posts celebrating designated terrorist entities and glorifying the death of Hamas militants as martyrs fighting against the Jewish state of Israel.

CIJA

August 30, 2024

Winnipeg Jewish leaders meet with Trudeau (Winnipeg Free Press)

Concern about rising antisemitism dominated a meeting between representatives from Winnipeg’s Jewish community and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday.

CIJA

August 29, 2024

Canadian union leader defies calls to resign after being accused of 'pattern' of Jew-hatred, propaganda (Jewish News Syndicate)

Fred Hahn, a head of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, has apologized for applauding the “resistance” on Oct. 7 and sharing an antisemitic video about the Olympics.

CIJA

August 29, 2024

A campaigning Justin Trudeau stopped to speak with Jewish community leaders in Winnipeg (The Canadian Jewish News)

Concern about rising antisemitism and security precautions were topics on the table when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with representatives from the Jewish community of Winnipeg on Aug. 29.

CIJA

August 29, 2024

Administrative Coordinator at Hillel Ontario

Administrative Coordinator at Hillel Ontario Position Overview The Administrative Coordinator is team-oriented, tech-savvy, and attentive to detail. You are an integral member of the Hillel Ontario Operations Team, which supports...Read More

Hillel Ontario

August 29, 2024

Justin Ling: We’re terrible at talking about the Israel-Hamas conflict. I tried to figure out why. (Toronto Star)

Earlier this month, Ottawa’s Pride festival put out a statement that denounced, in “solidarity with Palestine,” the “ongoing genocide” in Gaza and called for an immediate and permanent ceasefire.

CIJA

August 29, 2024

Jewish Montrealers stand united in face of email threats (The Suburban)

The CIJA statement was made following an email threat that was sent early on the morning of Aug. 21 to over 100 Jewish institutions across Canada, including many synagogues in Montreal. More threats were sent on Thursday to malls, hospitals, art galleries and other venues. The RCMP is investigating the threats, and they are working with local and international police forces in their efforts to find the perpetrator or perpetrators.

CIJA

August 28, 2024

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UNRWA Funding: CIJA Demands Federal Government Accountability

Combating Antisemitism

CIJA granted leave to submit observations in ICC case against Israeli leaders

Protecting Jewish Life

Update on appeal for interlocutory injunction to protect production of Canada’s kosher meat

Canada-Israel Friendship

CIJA rejects the ICJ’s non-binding opinion on Israel's policies towards the Palestinian territories, calls on the government of Canada to do the same

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A Word from Our Chair | August 30, 2024

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