Category Archives: B’nai Brith Canada
The Varsity: Op-ed: University of Toronto needs to address discrimination against Jewish students
An op-ed in U of T’s newspaper, The Varsity, just talked about our efforts to fight antisemitism on campus. CLICK HERE to read the full article. Read more » »
Winnipeg Free Press: Hate-crime charges sought against pro-Palestine protesters
The Winnipeg Free Press just covered our complaint against hateful rhetoric at a Winnipeg anti-Israel event. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
The Hub: Matas and Teich: Trivializing apartheid to attack Israel
Our Senior Legal Counsel, David Matas, just co-authored a piece debunking some common anti-Israel smears. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
OUR APPEAL TO CANADIANS: Stand with the Jewish Community in the Face of Antisemitism
The past month has been extremely difficult for Canadian Jews. We have witnessed Jewish businesses boycotted, Jewish organizations targeted, Jewish students intimidated, and Jewish citizens assaulted, all ostensibly triggered by the recent conflict between Hamas, an organization long recognized by Canada as a terrorist entity, and Israel. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada’s Volunteer of the Month: Linda Hartum
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 » »
Antisemitic Attacks in Canada – Where Are Our Mayors?
An image of an anti-Israel event (Combatantisemitism.org) May 27, 2021 OTTAWA – As organizations around the globe mark today as a Day of Action Against Antisemitism, Canada’s mayors are about to hold their annual meeting. Read more » »
Calgary Protesters Threaten Violence against Jews
Protesters in downtown Calgary threaten Jews on May 16, 2021 May 26, 2021 CALGARY – B’nai Brith Canada is calling for charges and a political response after protesters in Calgary called for violence against Jews during protests over the recent Israel-Hamas engagement. Read more » »
National Post: An open letter to Canada: It is starting to be unsafe to be a Canadian Jew
The National Post just ran an important open letter by our CEO, Michael Mostyn, about the recent rise in antisemitism in Canada. CLICK HERE to read it. Read more » »
Toronto Sun: Mostyn: There are no two sides when standing against terror
Our CEO, Michael Mostyn, just wrote an op-ed in the Toronto Sun about the conflict in the Middle East. CLICK HERE to read it. Read more » »
Michael Mostyn on Zoomer Radio
Our CEO, Michael Mostyn, just appeared on Zoomer Radio’s “Fight Back with Libby Znaimer” to discuss the recent rise in antisemitism. CLICK HERE to listen to the show. Read more » »
