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Jewish Group’s Webinar Hacked with Racist Messages

March 31, 2020 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – A webinar held by a Canadian Jewish group was hacked Monday and disrupted with grotesque, hateful and inappropriate messages. The Canada Antisemitism Education Foundation (CAEF) ran a webinar featuring Yifa Segal, director of the International Legal Forum, on the popular video-calling app, Zoom. During the event, racist messages and pornographic […]

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Award of Merit Gala in Honour of Stockwell Day

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Join us on October 28, 2019 at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta for an evening of fine dining and entertainment, as we celebrate Stockwell Day’s lifetime of friendship and solidarity with the Jewish community and Israel. The night will feature a keynote address by Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper and greetings from

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COVID-19: As Charities Step Up, Canadian Government Support Is Urged

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March 23, 2020 B’nai Brith Canada OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada is urging the federal government to include support for charities in its response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Throughout Canada, charitable organizations are serving the needs of citizens. Every dollar donated to these groups goes back into the community to address challenges. In times of

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How is B’nai Brith different from B’nai B’rith?

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How is B’nai Brith in Canada related to B’nai B’rith International and the Anti-Defamation League? B’nai Brith Canada is the Canadian affiliate of B’nai B’rith International (BBI). B’nai B’rith International, with members in more than 50 countries around the world, is the world’s oldest Jewish service organization. While B’nai Brith is an independent Canadian organization,

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When does B’nai Brith intervene in the court?

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When does B’nai Brith intervene in the court? B’nai Brith will regularly intervene before the courts to defend human rights as a matter of public policy for all Canadians. In recent years we have intervened in a number of cases, some all the way to the Supreme Court. Some of the most notable cases with

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What can you do if I’ve been the victim of antisemitism?

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What can you do if I’ve been the victim of antisemitism? We can do a number of things to assist you. We can help you to understand the steps necessary in filing a complaint with the police (and in many cases, connect you with hate crimes units in your area), assist you in filing a

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Do I have to be Jewish to be a member of B’nai Brith? – B’nai Brith Canada

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Do I have to be Jewish to be a member of B’nai Brith? If you identify as a member of the Jewish faith, we invite you to become a member of B’nai Brith. We are a secular organization and welcome Jews from all walks of life. We are known as an organization that unites all segments

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How is B’nai Brith Canada different?

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How is B’nai Brith Canada different? Unlike many other groups, we are completely self-funded, and we rely entirely on the generosity of supporters like you to allow us to succeed. B’nai Brith has ties to all parts of Canadian society and is a champion of democracy and freedom for all. We are the country’s oldest

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What is B’nai Brith Canada?

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What is B’nai Brith Canada? B’nai Brith is recognized as a vital voice in promoting Jewish unity and continuity, a staunch defender of the State of Israel and global Jewry, a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens and a leader in combatting antisemitism & racism. We operate the country’s only 24-Hour Anti-Hate Hotline combatting

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I’ve been the victim of an antisemitic incident. Can B’nai Brith sue the perpetrator for me?

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I’ve been the victim of an antisemitic incident. Can B’nai Brith sue the perpetrator for me? If you have been the victim of an antisemitic incident, we encourage you to submit a confidential online report here, or call our 24-hour anti-hate hotline at 1-800-892-2624. While B’nai Brith and the League for Human Rights does not directly

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