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B’nai Brith Canada Welcomes New Report Concerning U of T

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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. We are proud to have contributed to this report. B’nai Brith Canada made written submissions, in December 2020, as noted in Appendix B …

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University of Manitoba Shuts Down Absurd Motion to Ban IHRA Definition

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WINNIPEG – B’nai Brith Canada is pleased that a motion opposing the IHRA definition of antisemitism was defeated yesterday, on procedural grounds, at a meeting of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association (UMFA). On March 24, B’nai Brith called on the UMFA executive to reject the motion that was egregious in not only opposing the adoption of …

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Celebrate Passover in a Special Way With Our Unique COVID-19 Virtual Seder Kit!

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Many, understandably, will celebrate Pesach virtually again this year – and we’ve got you covered! This unique Virtual Seder Kit contains goodies that are sure to add a ton of fun to your Seders. First, we will provide you with a choice of custom-designed Seder invitations to send to friends and family! We’ve also created some unique Zoom backgrounds …

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Celebrate International Women’s Day 2021!

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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. Dorothy was so many …

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Diverse Minds in Global News Morning Edmonton

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Abe Silverman, B’nai Brith Canada’s Manager of Public Affairs in Alberta, did an interview on Global News Morning Edmonton with Mike Sobel to share information about the Diverse Minds 2020/21 competition! Watch the interview here.

B’nai Brith Canada’s Volunteer of the Month: Louis Ginsberg

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B’nai Brith Canada is proud to introduce a new feature that will be posted regularly at www.bnaibrith.ca/volunteer-with-us. This feature will allow 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. We are grateful and proud of — Louis …

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