B'nai Brith Releases Exclusive Summary of Major Parties' Positions Ahead of Election
September 16, 2019
OTTAWA – Following the launch of our Elections Centre and the announcement of our upcoming debates, B'nai Brith Canada is pleased to release a summary of the positions of the major political parties ahead of the coming federal election.
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Parliamentarians and Human Rights Activists Release Action Plan
Mostyn (left), Cotler (centre), and Banai (right) at Sunday's event
September 15, 2019
TORONTO – Major initiatives to hold the Iranian regime to account were proposed Sunday by representatives of Justice 88, B'nai Brith Canada, and The Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights.
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B'nai Brith Canada Elections Guide 2019
September 13, 2019
OTTAWA – B'nai Brith Canada is pleased to announce the launch of our online Elections Centre, where voters in the Jewish community can find all the information they may need regarding the coming federal election.
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B'nai Brith Canada Community Volunteer Services Presents 2019 Rosh Hashanah Cards
Make Rosh Hashanah extra sweet this year by celebrating your loved ones and helping the B’nai Brith Montreal Community Volunteer Services at the same time! Honour your family and friends with a donation supporting the work we do in your community. They will receive a beautiful Rosh Hashanah card with your own personalized message.
Our efforts have successfully bettered the lives of many people, including those on the autism spectrum, by donating art supplies and tickets to sporting events and movies. We support a shelter that cares for homeless and disadvantaged women who have fallen on very hard times.
Our CVS volunteer committee organizes donated clothing, food and basic everyday personal hygiene products to this shelter. Most recently we initiated a Music Brunch Program geared especially for seniors citizens who live alone or in residences throughout our city. It has become a successful and fulfilling project! Please help us keep these programs going!
$18.00 per card, $50.00 for 3 cards
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B’nai Brith Musical Brunches for Seniors Fill an Important Community Need
Participants enjoying a recent B'nai Brith musical brunch in Montreal
September 12, 2019
QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen
MONTREAL - B’nai Brith Canada’s Quebec Region continues to hit the right note with its musical brunches for seniors at the Adath Israel Congregation in suburban Hampstead near Montreal.
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2019/2020 Men's Basketball Registration Now Open!
September 12, 2019
B'nai Brith Sports of Canada is happy to announce that registration for our 2019/2020 men's basketball league is now open!
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MPP Kaleed Rasheed Rescinds Certificate to Palestine House-Toronto
Ontario MPP Kaleed Rasheed (Twitter)
September 11, 2019
B'nai Brith Canada
TORONTO – The MPP for Mississauga East-Cooksville has rescinded a certificate of appreciation that was extended to a Palestine House–Toronto representative because of past antisemitic tropes and remarks.
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Election Debate Details Announced
September 10, 2019
B'nai Brith Canada
OTTAWA – As previously announced, B’nai Brith Canada is teaming up with synagogues across the country to host local debates in the run-up to October’s federal election.
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Canadian Government to Appeal Israeli Wines Decision
Wines from Psagot, one of the two wineries at the centre of this case (CBC)
September 6, 2019
B'nai Brith Canada
OTTAWA – The Attorney-General of Canada has filed a notice of appeal against a court decision that would have barred certain wines from being labelled “Product of Israel,” B’nai Brith Canada has learned.
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A huge week: Exposure. Action. Results.
It’s been a busy and high-impact week for B’nai Brith Canada and human rights in our country.
We have received overwhelming positive feedback about our success in exposing intolerance, hate and antisemitism and ensuring concrete action.
Consider these eyebrow-raising national headlines, resulting from the tireless work of B’nai Brith Canada, this week alone:
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