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CIJA Condemns Montreal Protest Display As Jewish Community Demands Action On Antisemitism
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (491+ words) MONTREAL, Canada " Jewish organizations in Montreal are calling for stronger action from political leaders and law enforcement following a recent pro-Palestinian demonstration that community groups say crossed a dangerous line into intimidation and antisemitic incitement. In its statement, CIJA said…...
Jewish Student Sues TMU For $1. 3 Million Over Alleged "Poisoned" Campus Environment
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (614+ words) TORONTO, Ontario " A Jewish student has launched a $1. 3 million lawsuit against Toronto Metropolitan University, alleging the institution failed to protect Jewish students from a "poisoned" educational environment marked by intimidation, harassment, and repeated policy violations following the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack…...
Three Toronto Synagogues Hit By Gunfire As Montreal Jewish Businesses Defaced With Swastikas
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (408+ words) Toronto Police said in a March 7 news release that multiple shots were fired at the front doors of Shaarei Shomayim on Glencairn Avenue at about 12: 03 a. m. Investigators asked the public for dashcam and building video recorded between 11: 30 p. m. and 12: 15 a. m. in the Bathurst…...
Swastika Found In AEPi Bathroom At UC Santa Barbara, Jewish Students Say
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (535+ words) Alpha Epsilon Pi is an international Jewish fraternity with chapters across North America. While membership is open to all, the organization was founded to provide Jewish students with a supportive communal space on campus. Jewish students living in the house…...
Authorities say the Dec. 5 arson attack caused significant damage at a Jewish student center while students were inside preparing for Shabbat. No injuries were reported.
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (340+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " San Francisco police have arrested Mitchell Hoyt, 36, and charged him with felony arson in connection with a Dec. 5 fire at the Jewish Hillel center in San Francisco. Authorities stated that the fire caused significant damage to the building…...
GOLD: Manitoba Teachers" Society Needs A Lesson On Modern Antisemitism
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (817+ words) WINNIPEG " Four teachers spoke with me this week about a toxic environment being fostered around Winnipeg schools, affecting educators, staff, and students. They all expected their union, the Manitoba Teachers" Society (MTS), to stand up for the people being bullied,…...
Toronto District'School Board's Recognition'Of "Anti-Palestinian Racism" Threatens Safety'And Inclusion'Of Jewish Students
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (514+ words) While the board's intention to address all forms of discrimination is understandable, this decision threatens to cause significant harm to Jewish students, staff, families, and the broader community. The TDSB already has policies explicitly addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia. However, the…...
UPDATE: Over 800 Canadians Evacuated As Global Affairs Canada Steps Up Middle East Repatriation
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (332+ words) OTTAWA " Global Affairs Canada said that over 800 Canadians, permanent residents, and their eligible family members have safely departed Israel, Iran, and the West Bank as of Thursday, the department announced in its latest crisis update. The government has provided consular…...
Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz Highlights Urgent Security Needs Of Jewish Communities In Sacramento Meeting
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (310+ words) Sacramento " In a compelling sermon delivered to his congregation at Valley Beth Shalom Synagogue, Rabbi Nolan Lebovitz recounted a revealing encounter with a California legislator and her staff in Sacramento. The discussion centered on the stark differences in security measures…...
Antisemitic Slur Directed At Dave Portnoy In Toronto Highlights Rising Hate
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (263+ words) Portnoy's experiences reflect a broader, alarming trend. Antisemitic incidents in North America have surged, with verbal abuse, vandalism, and physical attacks becoming distressingly common. Jewish Canadians, who contribute richly to the cultural and economic fabric of the country, increasingly face…...