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Jewish Heritage Month 2022 A Success; 42 Jurisdictions Partner with B’nai Brith

June 10, 2022 OTTAWA – Public awareness and participation in the fifth, annual Canadian Jewish Heritage Month 2022 has never been higher, according to a review carried out by B’nai Brith Canada. A concerted effort by B’nai Brith this year led to 36 municipalities, four school boards and two provinces, issuing proclamations or adopting council […]

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How Could Otherwise Peaceful Canadians Support the Murderous Iranian Regime on Al-Quds Day?

Our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Mostyn, penned this opinion piece on Iran’s Al-Quds Day event in Toronto. CLICK HERE to read the article.

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CITIZENS’ PETITION CALLS ON CANADA TO DENY FUNDS TO NGOS ENGAGED IN ANTISEMITISM

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June 8, 2022 OTTAWA – Independent Member of Parliament, Kevin Vuong, tabled a citizens’ petition (e-3858) in the House of Commons today, calling on the Government of Canada to prevent funding any non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that promote, or engage in, antisemitism. The petition – initiated by a group of citizens from Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec

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Dans ses propres mots: Un résident canadien admet avoir des liens avec des terroristes

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Le 8 juin 2022 VANCOUVER – Une vidéo compilée par B’nai Brith Canada montre un dirigeant du Front populaire de libération de la Palestine (FPLP) qui confirme son implication avec le groupe terroriste désigné. B’nai Brith a monté une vidéo des discours et des articles de journaux de Khaled Barakat où il admet son implication

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In His Own Words: Canadian Resident Admits to Terrorist Links

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June 8, 2022 VANCOUVER – Video footage compiled by B’nai Brith Canada shows a leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) confirming his involvement with the designated terrorist group. B’nai Brith has put together a video of Khaled Barakat’s speeches and newspaper articles where he admits his involvement with the PFLP.

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B’nai Brith Alerts Ottawa about Conference at City Venue Featuring Leader of Designated Terrorist Entity

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Khaled Barakat (Facebook) June 3, 2022 OTTAWA – Khaled Barakat, the subject of a front-page exposé in the National Post recently, has been scheduled to speak at the 5th Assembly of the International League of Peoples’ Struggle in Canada, (ILPS) at the Foster Farm Community Centre, which is owned and operated by the City

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Vancouver Police to Allow Kippahs for Officers Following B’nai Brith Recommendation

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June 1, 2022 VANCOUVER – After a recommendation from B’nai Brith Canada, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has decided to modify its policies to specifically allow Jewish officers to wear a traditional headcovering for Jews. Responding to B’nai Brith, Drazen Manojlovic, the VPD’s Director – Planning, Research and Audit Section, said the force will modify

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B’nai Brith Urges Canadian Government to Condemn Iranian Hijacking of Greek Tankers

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May 31, 2022 OTTAWA – In the wake of the May 27 hijacking of two Greek oil tankers by Iran’s terrorist Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC), B’nai Brith Canada is urging the Canadian Government to take concrete action. B’nai Brith has written to Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Melanie Joly, calling on Canada to demand the

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Agatha Christie book banned by Upper Canada school board

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Our Director of the League for Human Rights, Marvin Rotrand was quoted in this article about a University banning Agatha Christie book for its alleged antisemitic content. CLICK HERE to read the article.

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Police charge man who allegedly showed up to North York Jewish school with weapon and said ‘I want to kill Jews

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Our Director of the League for Human Rights, Marvin Rotrand was quoted in this article about the latest hate crime incident. CLICK HERE to read the article.

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