This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy, May 28, 2023
This week, we are asking you to join us in the fight against antisemitism.
Read on to learn more.
The CIJA Team
Antisemitism is very much alive – thriving in Canada as it is around the world.
But there is something you can do about it!
October 16-17, join forces with like-minded Jewish Canadians and allies from across Canada to face, fight, and push back against antisemitism.
Register today to become part of the largest community gathering from coast to coast to coast standing strong, speaking with one voice!
It’s time to face it, and it’s time to fight it. Learn more at www.fightit.ca
On Monday, May 22, more than 10,000 Torontonians attended UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s annual Walk with Israel, the largest single-day Israel solidarity walk in the Jewish world.
The day capped off at UJA's Sherman Campus with an Israeli-themed beach party featuring music, dancing, entertainment, and delicious food for the whole family.
As part of UJA’s Walk with Israel CIJA hosted our ‘Meet Your Next Mayor’ event, giving community members an opportunity to show their pride in our local community, their support for Israel, and their interest in engaging with mayoral candidates.
Leading candidates Ana Bailao, Brad Bradford, Anthony Furey, Mitzie Hunter, Josh Matlow, and Mark Saunders discussed issues important to Jewish community members including antisemitism, housing affordability, and food insecurity. The next stage of the campaign will involve putting more top-of-mind questions to candidates and encouraging everyone to ensure their voice is heard on election day by casting their vote.
CIJA in the News
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This play is teaching kids about a Toronto race riot — right where it happened (CBC News National)
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New play explores rise of antisemitism in 1930s Toronto (CBC News – The National)
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Live play to remember riot at Christie Pits (CityNews)
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Christie Pits Anniversary Educational Program – 21:33 (CBC News Toronto)
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TPS Hate Crime & Christie Pits Anniversary Program – 22:18 (CTV News Toronto - CTV News at Six)
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New play set in Christie Pits takes Toronto students back in time to the 1933 riot (The CJN)
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Jewish, Black and 2SLGBTQ+ communities impacted by hate crimes (CityNews)
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Jews subject to more hate crimes than any other group in Toronto in 2022 (The Jewish Post)
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Richard Marceau: Hassan Diab must face justice following terrorism conviction (The National Post)
- D'Arcy McGee medals awarded for community service (The Suburban)
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October 16-17 | Antisemitism: Face It, Fight It
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