Category Archives: B’nai Brith Canada
Basketball Updates – November 2021
Basketball is off to a strong start. We are having hard competition in all 3 Divisions, while our SESSIONS training has seen amazing results after only 2 weeks of play. Our new location this season provides a “Lounge area” for players and guests to gather safely before and after games. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Acting on Antisemitic Concerns at Ontario College of Art and Design
Ontario College of Art and Design Nov. 24, 2021 TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada is acting on allegations of antisemitic conduct at the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD). B’nai Brith’s Legal Defence Fund has retained skilled lawyers to represent the affected students who believe antisemitic conduct is violating their rights at their university. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Releases Special Report on Social Media Algorithms Propagating Hate
Special Report from B’nai Brith Canada Nov. 16, 2021 TORONTO — A new report prepared by B’nai Brith Canada reveals disturbing and concerning propagation of antisemitism and hate by social media algorithms. These algorithms also promote alarming glorification of violence and misinformation in Canada. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Calls on Canadian Government for Strong Action on Antisemitism
Vile Hate Graffiti Vandalizing Ottawa Courthouse Today, a Painful Reminder that Antisemitism is a Serious Problem in Canada (Anonymous) Nov. 15, 2021 OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada is proposing a four-point action plan to the Government in hopes of combating increasing antisemitism. Read more » »
Nazi Memorabilia Pulled from Alberta Stores Following B’nai Brith Action
Nov. 10, 2021 EDMONTON — B’nai Brith Canada credits the owners of three antique stores in Edmonton for showing the moral clarity to remove contemptible Nazi memorabilia from their shelves. Read more » »
CJN: Two men were sentenced for hate crimes after leaving antisemitic graffiti outside Beth Jacob synagogue in Hamilton, Ont.
Our CEO, Michael Mostyn, was quoted in a Canadian Jewish News article about vandalism at a synagogue in Hamilton, Ontario. CLICK HERE to read the full story. Read more » »
Michael Mostyn in National Post: A concerning rise in anti-Semitism, on the eve of Kristallnacht
Nov. 9, 2021 Our CEO, Michael Mostyn, wrote an op-ed in today’s National Post about the importance of remembering Kristallnacht in the context of contemporary Canadian politics. CLICK HERE to read the op-ed. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada Delighted to Share Canada Post 2021 Chanukah Stamp Design
2021 Canada Post Chanukah Stamp Nov. 8, 2021 B’nai Brith is delighted to share Canada Post’s 2021 Chanukah stamp design with our supporters across the country. The design had input from B’nai Brith Canada and other organizations. It captures the festive holiday with a charming image of a menorah. As Chanukah approaches, from Nov. 28 to Dec. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada’s Volunteers of the Month: Tiphaera Ziner Cohen
B’nai Brith Canada has introduced a new feature that is being posted regularly at www.bnaibrith.ca/volunteer-with-us. This feature allows us to pay tribute and express gratitude to exceptional volunteers who have given their time and energy to further the missions of our grassroots, human-rights organization. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Calls on Government to Examine U of T Hiring Process
University of Toronto (CBC) Nov 3, 2021 TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada is calling on the Federal Government to investigate a troubling hiring process at the University of Toronto. Read more » »
