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Terror-linked Graffiti Spree Continues in Toronto
Antisemitic graffiti on a bank in Thornhill April 5, 2021 TORONTO – A Maoist group, which B’nai Brith Canada now understands is linked to a designated terrorist entity, is continuing to target the Jewish community with graffiti in the Greater Toronto Area. Read more » »
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2021
Join B’nai Brith Canada for virtual Holocaust Remembrance Day events in Toronto, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Toronto: Holocaust Denial and Distortion | Wednesday, April 7, 2021 5: 00 pm EST Please join us, the Law Society of Ontario, and The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day with this special program. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Denounces Antisemitic Graffiti During Passover in Toronto
Antisemitic graffiti on Finch Station in North York, Toronto TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is deeply disturbed by two brazen incidents of antisemitic vandalism in the North York district of Toronto over the Jewish Passover holiday. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Canada Welcomes New Report Concerning U of T
The Honourable Thomas A. Cromwell (CBA National/ABC National) TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada welcomes the publication of The Honourable Thomas A. Cromwell’s Independent Review of the Search Process for the Directorship of the International Human Rights Program at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law. Read more » »
B’nai Brith Condemns Abuse of Holocaust by COVID-19 Protestors
Protestors at the March 20, 2021 Calgary Walk for Freedom pose with a yellow Star of David (Facebook) March 24, 2021 CALGARY – B’nai Brith Canada is disgusted and concerned by a number of recent incidents in which the memory of the Holocaust has been tarnished by COVID-19 protestors, particularly in Calgary. Read more » »
University of Ottawa Professors Stand Up for the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
An image of the University of Ottawa (Global) March 23, 2021 OTTAWA – A group of professors at the University of Ottawa is fighting back against a resolution passed by its faculty union executive – without any advance consultation – to reject the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition of Antisemitism. Read more » »
Don’t Miss Tuesday’s Historic Town Hall Event
Tuesday evening will be a night our community won’t soon forget. In an unprecedented manner, Jewish organizations and synagogues from all backgrounds and walks of community life will come together to listen to a story that has caused a lot of grief, but has largely gone untold. Read more » »
B’nai Brith to Jagmeet Singh: NDP Should Embrace IHRA Definition
An image of federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh speaking at an event (MacLean’s) March 18, 2021 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada has formally conveyed its concern to federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh about riding association motions recommending that the NDP oppose the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism. Read more » »
A Challenge to Canada’s Mayors: What Are You Doing to Combat Antisemitism?
An 2019 image of the Big City Mayors’ Caucus (Twitter) March 11, 2021 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada is challenging this country’s mayors to step up and do their part in the fight against antisemitism. The Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism will take place on Tues. March 16, and B’nai Brith is a partner in the project. Read more » »
Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021!
Today marks International Women’s Day – a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements that women worldwide have made throughout history and continue to make each and every day. On this occasion, B’nai Brith Canada is honouring Dorothy Dworkin – who was truly the kind of incredible woman this day honours. Read more » »
