Category Archives: B’nai Brith Canada
CBC: May is Jewish Heritage Month
May 6, 2021 CBC’s Radio Canada International just interviewed our CEO Michael Mostyn about Jewish Heritage Month. CLICK HERE to read the full article. Read more » »
Canadian Jewish News: Court rules that the case of Israeli wine labels be returned to government agency
May 6, 2021 The CJN just wrote about the high-profile Psagot Wines case, in which we have long been involved. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
Algemeiner: Canadian Jewish Groups Urge Government to Disavow Planned Durban IV Events Marking Anniversary of ‘Anti-Jewish Hatefest’
May 5, 2021 The Algemeiner just wrote about our joint effort with the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center to urge the Canadian government to refrain from participation in the Durban IV conference. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada Hires New Manitoba Director
Dr. Ruth Ashrafi May 4 , 2021 WINNIPEG — B’nai Brith Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ruth Ashrafi as our Regional Director for Manitoba. Ruth has a professional background in Jewish education, with an abundance of experience in day school, adult, and academic settings. Read more » »
CBC: Community members call for end to racism after report highlights antisemitic incidents in Winnipeg
May 3, 2021 CBC just reported on our 2020 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
Daily Hive: Toronto committee votes to uphold city-wide e-scooter ban
May 3, 2021 The Daily Hive just reported on the Toronto e-scooter ban and the role our advocacy played in that decision. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
The Suburban: CSU abandons BDS: B’nai Brith Canada
May 3, 2021 Joel Goldenberg of the Suburban just wrote about the Concordia Student Union abandoning BDS, and our work on that issue. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada Welcomes U of T Support
An image of the University of Toronto April 30, 2021 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada welcomes the University of Toronto’s support of recommendations made recently by former Supreme Court Justice Thomas Cromwell – but rejects the inappropriate censure of the University by the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT). Read more » »
SIGN OUR PETITION: DEMAND JUSTICE IN FRANCE – SIGNEZ NOTRE PÉTITION: DEMANDEZ LA JUSTICE EN FRANCE
Pour le français, voir ci-dessous April 29, 2021 OTTAWA – People all over the world have spoken out this week to demand justice for Sarah Halimi. B’nai Brith Canada wants to help turn these calls for justice into action. Read more » »
The Suburban: More Than Seven Antisemitic Acts a Day in Canada
April 27, 2021 Joel Goldenberg of the Suburban just reported on B’nai Brith Canada’s 2020 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents. CLICK HERE to read the article. Read more » »
