Eli BBC, Author at B'nai Brith Canada

New Brunswick Green Leader Defends Attendance at Antisemitic Event

June 2, 2021 FREDERICTON, N.B. – The leader of New Brunswick’s Green Party is doubling down on his attendance at an anti-Israel event, held in breach of provincial health orders, where attendees used antisemitic and pro-Hamas rhetoric. David Coon, whose party holds three out of the 49 seats in the provincial legislature, addressed an anti-Israel protest […]

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Canada’s Humanitarian Support for Palestinians Must Not be Used to Threaten Israel

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June 1, 2021 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada has historically accepted our government’s decisions to provide urgent humanitarian support for Palestinians in the Middle East, but we also have regularly sought assurances that our aid would not be diverted to attack Israel or promote hate directed at the Jewish community. In recent days, Canada announced it will

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Special Video Message: We’re Here for You

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“Now is the time for all of us to stand firm for a strong and united Canada, and push back against hate together.” -Michael Mostyn As Jewish Heritage Month comes to a close, we think we know how you’re feeling. Rather than enjoying this month by celebrating our rich history and culture as we had intended,

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Winnipeg Anti-Israel Protesters: “Get Lost, You Son of a Jew!”

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May 28, 2021 WINNIPEG – B’nai Brith Canada is seeking hate-crimes charges and a political response to a video showing protesters in Winnipeg playing an antisemitic song composed by a band linked to the Hamas terrorist group. To watch a video of the incident, CLICK HERE On May 15, hundreds of people joined an anti-Israel

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Antisemitic Attacks in Canada – Where Are Our Mayors?

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May 27, 2021 OTTAWA – As organizations around the globe mark today as a Day of Action Against Antisemitism, Canada’s mayors are about to hold their annual meeting. Once again we ask: Where is the response to confronting increasing antisemitic attacks in Canada? The response to our repeated calls for action has been deafening in its

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Calgary Protesters Threaten Violence against Jews

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May 26, 2021 CALGARY – B’nai Brith Canada is calling for charges and a political response after protesters in Calgary called for violence against Jews during protests over the recent Israel-Hamas engagement. On May 16, thousands of people took part in an anti-Israel protest in Alberta’s largest city. The Calgary Police Service issued around 100

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National Post: An open letter to Canada: It is starting to be unsafe to be a Canadian Jew

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The National Post just ran an important open letter by our CEO, Michael Mostyn, about the recent rise in antisemitism in Canada. CLICK HERE to read it.

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Toronto Sun: Mostyn: There are no two sides when standing against terror

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Our CEO, Michael Mostyn, just wrote an op-ed in the Toronto Sun about the conflict in the Middle East. CLICK HERE to read it.

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Michael Mostyn on Zoomer Radio

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Our CEO, Michael Mostyn, just appeared on Zoomer Radio’s “Fight Back with Libby Znaimer” to discuss the recent rise in antisemitism. CLICK HERE to listen to the show.

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Michael Mostyn on the Roy Green Show

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Our CEO, Michael Mostyn, just appeared on the Roy Green Show to discuss the issue of rising antisemitism. CLICK HERE to listen to the show.

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