Canadian Jewish community contributes generously to help the people of Fort McMurray
(July 4, 2016) – The Canadian Jewish community contributed over half a million dollars through the organized Federation system in support of victims of the…
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Edmonton poet Ella Zeltserman receives Western Canada Jewish Book Award
Vancouver, BC – The first edition of the Western Canada Jewish Book Awards, a new initiative of the JCC Jewish Book Festival, ended June 22,…
Antisemitic Harassment on the Upswing in Canada: B’nai Brith Audit
(May 3, 2016) – There has been a general increase of harassment toward Jewish people in Canada during the past five years, B’nai Brith Canada…
BDS activists stick anti-Israel labels on products in Western Canadian stores
TORONTO (JTA) — Two Canadian corporations have promised vigilance after pro-Palestinian activists plastered their products with anti-Israel stickers. In recent weeks, Facebook posts by those…
McGill U students and Vice Chancellor reject BDS motion in online vote
MONTREAL (JTA) — Students at Montreal’s McGill University failed to ratify a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions motion against Israel. In online voting last week by…