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AEPi Laurier Runs the ‘Naked Mile’ in Support of B’nai Brith Canada

March 27, 2018 By Daniel Koren Media Coordinator B’nai Brith Canada WATERLOO, Ont. – It was a sunny yet cold afternoon last Friday, March 23 at Wilfrid Laurier University, but that didn’t stop members of the Laurier chapter of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) from participating in a “Naked Mile” run in support of the country’s oldest […]

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How Can You Help this Passover?

Dear Friends, This Passover, as we sit at the Seder table surrounded by friends and loved ones, I urge you to support our community by  making a contribution to Canada’s oldest self-funded and independent Jewish organization: B’nai Brith Canada. Since 1875, B’nai Brith has continued to support our most vulnerable (including seniors and individuals with disabilities),

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Israel’s “Sports Rabbi” Returns to Montreal After Winning Habs’ Biggest Fan Contest

The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. March 26, 2018 MONTREAL – A Montreal-born rabbi and life-long hockey fan of the Montreal Canadiens had the thrill of a lifetime last week as the winner of the Bring Home the Biggest Fan Contest. Joshua Halickman, better known as

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Canada’s Oldest Synagogue Kicks Off 250th Anniversary Celebrations

The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. March 16, 2018 MONTREAL – The very first and oldest Jewish congregation in Canada, the Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, is about to kick off celebrations to mark its 250th anniversary. On March 20, 2018, new Montreal Mayor Valerie Plante broken link

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An Open Letter to McGill Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier

Dear Principal and Vice-Chancellor Suzanne Fortier, On Monday night, three students were removed from the Board of Directors of the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU), McGill’s main student government. All three were targeted for removal either because they are Jewish or have vocally opposed anti-Jewish discrimination on campus. This episode is utterly unacceptable, and

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Join Us for the 23rd Annual Interfaith Model Passover Seder

Want to give your friends the ultimate Jewish experience? Join us for a special evening celebrating community and tradition at the 23rd annual Interfaith Model Passover Seder, organized by B’nai Brith Canada and Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Where: 561 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB. When: March 15, 2018 starting at 6:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a wonderful meal

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B’nai Brith Canada Distributes Nearly One Thousand Purim Food Bags for the Needy

Feb. 28, 2018 By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada We at B’nai Brith Canada take enormous pride in being the oldest active Jewish community organization in Canada. Above all else, our goal is to support our community, and one of the most effective ways of doing so is to provide avenues for Canadians to

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B’nai Brith Canada Welcomes New Manager of Public Affairs in Alberta

Feb. 23, 2018 By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada EDMONTON – B’nai Brith Canada is proud to announce that Abe Silverman has joined the organization as Manager of Public Affairs in Alberta. Silverman will be based in Edmonton, where he will be building relationships and effectively promoting B’nai Brith Canada’s mandate of combating antisemitism and

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New Israel Consul General for Quebec and Maritimes Excited to Begin

The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. Feb. 23, 2018 MONTREAL – Israel’s new Consul General for Quebec and the Maritimes is settling into his new surroundings. In an interview with B’nai Brith Canada, David Levy said he was enjoying his post as political counsellor for the Foreign Ministry’s Human Rights and

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