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Jews Subject to More Hate Crimes Than Any Other Group in Toronto in 2021

Jews Subject to More Hate Crimes Than Any Other Group in Toronto in 2021

April 27, 2022 – The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has published their 2021 hate crimes report revealing that hate crimes targeting Jewish, Black, and East and Southeast Asian populations remained the most commonly reported to police, representing 22 per cent, 18 per cent and 16 percent of all hate crimes, respectively.  
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April 27, 2022
Incitement to violence against Jewish community at Toronto rally

Incitement to violence against Jewish community at Toronto rally

Yesterday, hundreds of anti-Israel protestors gathered in Dundas Square. Video of the protest clearly shows participants both condoning the recent wave of terror in Israel, which has taken the lives of 14 Israelis, and calling for violence against the Jewish people and Israel.
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April 25, 2022
Yom HaShoah Events 2022

Yom HaShoah Events 2022

On April 28, the Jewish communities across the globe will honour the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the brave Survivors on Yom HaShoah. Events are being held...Read More
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April 21, 2022
4 More Questions: A Passover Discussion Guide

4 More Questions: A Passover Discussion Guide

In every generation, Canada’s Jewish community has made an extraordinary impact, defending the Jewish people worldwide and making Canada a better place for all Canadians. Today, Jewish Canadians face challenges...Read More
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April 17, 2022
Celebrating Our Community – Judy Zelikovitz

Celebrating Our Community – Judy Zelikovitz

By Judy Zelikovitz  Traditional celebrations of recent Passover seasons were certainly curtailed, or even canceled, by the pandemic. For those of us fortunate enough to have emerged from COVID-19 with...Read More
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April 14, 2022

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