All Archives - Page 8 of 34 - B'nai Brith Canada

B’nai Brith Calls on Government to Examine U of T Hiring Process

All, Advocacy, All News & Press Releases /

Nov 3, 2021 TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada is calling on the Federal Government to investigate a troubling hiring process at the University of Toronto. Last year, the university’s law school sought to hire Valentina Azarova, a controversial academic based in Germany, to lead the prestigious International Human Rights Program (IHRP). B’nai Brith strongly objected […]

B’nai Brith Calls on Government to Examine U of T Hiring Process Read More »

Celebrating the Chaggim in Dignity

All, Community, uncategorized, Manitoba /

B’nai Brith wants to make sure that everyone can celebrate the holidays in dignity enjoying a festive meal. Together with JCFS, B’nai Brith delivered 100 food bags throughout our community. Our volunteers were instrumental in making this happen! Too many people in our community experience food insecurity. B’nai Brith wants everyone to celebrate the holidays

Celebrating the Chaggim in Dignity Read More »

Afghan Refugees in Need of Technology & Toys

All, Calls to action, Community, uncategorized, Ontario /

TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) are partnering with the Afghan Women’s Organization Refugee & Immigrant Service and The Neighbourhood Organization to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghan refugees. Thousands of Afghan refugees are being resettled in Canada because of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. Many are facing difficulties, from

Afghan Refugees in Need of Technology & Toys Read More »

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

All, Calls to action, Community, Events, uncategorized, Ontario /

B’nai Brith Canada urgently requires volunteers for two-hour shifts to work as greeters and B’nai Brith Ambassadors at Kennedy Bingo Hall – 991 Kennedy Road . All COVID-19 protocols will be followed. For this project only, volunteers who are 19 or older are eligible. The Bingo revenue allows us to provide services such as emergency

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Read More »

Download the Anti-Hate App Today

All /

September 17, 2021 TORONTO – In the run up to the federal elections and with a disturbing rise in antisemitism, B’nai Brith Canada encourages smartphone users to download this country’s first anti-hate mobile app. The app is free and available on both Android and Apple platforms. It is also available in both English and French.

Download the Anti-Hate App Today Read More »

B’nai Brith Canada’s Volunteers of the Month: Jordana and Diandra Etkin

All, Community, Manitoba /

B’nai Brith Canada has introduced a new feature that is being posted regularly at www.bnaibrith.ca/volunteer-with-us. This feature allows 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 — Diandra and Jordana Etkin,

B’nai Brith Canada’s Volunteers of the Month: Jordana and Diandra Etkin Read More »

Is U of T Failing to Address Antisemitism?

All /

Sept. 20, 2021 TORONTO – The University of Toronto has failed for seven months to act on a panel decision that a student union is engaging in anti-Israel discrimination, raising serious questions about the university’s stated commitment to fight antisemitism. In a ruling released on Feb. 4, the Complaint and Resolution Council for Student Societies (CRCSS), a body

Is U of T Failing to Address Antisemitism? Read More »

Shana Tova from B’nai Brith Canada

All, Community /

Shalom and Shana Tova! As we approach Rosh Hashanah and the new year, B’nai Brith Canada is hard at work fighting antisemitism and hatred – wherever and whenever it appears. We join the Jewish community of Canada in praying for a new year free of the scourge of antisemitism and the threat it poses to

Shana Tova from B’nai Brith Canada Read More »

Our Letter: Academic Freedom Is No Excuse for Antisemitism

All /

Please feel free to copy and paste the below letter to add your voice on this important issue. To: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Academic Freedom Is No Excuse for Antisemitism Email Content: Dear President Hall, Vice-President Academic and Provost Kuehne, Dr. Schallié and Dr. Weaver, We write to you today as members of the

Our Letter: Academic Freedom Is No Excuse for Antisemitism Read More »

MNA David Birnbaum Visits B’nai Brith Canada | Le député David Birnbaum rend visite à B’nai Brith Canada

All, Advocacy, All News & Press Releases, Community, FR, Quebec /

English version of article below Photographiés de gauche à droite : Le Conseiller juridique en chef Steven Slimovitch, le Député David Birnbaum, le Coprésident du Conseil du Québec Ronnie Roter, le Coprésident du Conseil du Québec Jerry Tarasofsky au bureau de B’nai Brith Canada à Montréal. Pictured from left to right: Chief Legal Counsel Steven

MNA David Birnbaum Visits B’nai Brith Canada | Le député David Birnbaum rend visite à B’nai Brith Canada Read More »