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Press Release: CIJA and B’nai Brith Commend Ontario’s Leaders for Strengthening Ties with Israel, Speaking out Against BDS

Jerusalem—In response to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne’s denunciation of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeting Israel, and the “Standing Up Against Anti-Semitism in Ontario Act” introduced by Ontario MPPs Tim Hudak and Mike Colle, B’nai Brith Canada and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) issued the following statements: “We applaud Premier […]

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B’nai Brith Condemns Iran’s Attempt to Trivialize Holocaust – B’nai Brith Canada

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Iran’s annual international cartoon contest, which trivializes the Holocaust and compares Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to the horrors of the Nazi regime, perpetuates antisemitic stereotypes, B’nai Brith Canada says. The contest, which began May 14, runs for two weeks and has already received 150 entries from over 50 countries. “Iran’s continued hostility and threats against the Jewish

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B’nai Brith’s New Winnipeg Co-ordinator!

Community, Manitoba /

B’nai Brith is delighted to announce the appointment of Adriana Glikman as our program co-ordinator in Winnipeg. Adriana brings with her years of experience in working with the community and in leading outreach initiatives to the diverse multicultural community in Winnipeg. With B’nai Brith, Adriana will be responsible for overseeing our local programming and charitable initiatives.

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B’nai Brith Insider: Understanding the House of Commons Vote on Boycott & Sanctions

Advocacy, Community /

Dear B’nai Brith Supporter, This week, the House of Commons passed a motion condemning the anti-Israel Boycott and Sanctions movement, a great first step in recognizing the movement for what it truly is, another form of antisemitism. As we all know, boycott activists have no interest in actively helping Palestinian Arabs. They seek only to

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Family Day, 2016: Food, Fun, Family and B’nai Brith Hockey

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Family Day, 2016: Food, Fun, Family and B’nai Brith Hockey By Jack Borenstein Special Correspondent, B’nai Brith Canada Family Day this past Monday turned out to be a wonderful occasion for those who played in, and watched, the First Annual B’nai Brith Canada ice hockey tournament at the Canlan Ice Sport facility in North York,

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Ontario Government Announces Creation of Anti-Racism Directorate

Advocacy, Community /

February 16, 2016, TORONTO — The Ontario Government announced today that it is establishing an Anti-Racism Directorate to address racism in all forms, and B’nai Brith Canada is eager to see it succeed. “Since 1875, B’nai Brith has fought the harmful effects of racism and discrimination on individuals of all backgrounds,” said Michael Mostyn, Chief

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Michael Mostyn poses with MP for York Centre Michael Levitt and former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien

B’nai Brith Canada CEO Michael Mostyn attends State Dinner in Ottawa in honour of UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

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B’nai Brith Canada CEO Michael Mostyn spent Thursday night with dignitaries in the nation’s capital. Mr. Mostyn was pleased to accept his invitation from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Madame Grégoire Trudeau to attend a gala dinner in honour of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Both Mr. Trudeau and Mr. Ban Ki-moon addressed those in

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Will Syrian Refugees be Revictimized by Canada’s re-engagement with Iran?

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February 8, 2016, TORONTO — The Canadian government’s announcement that it will be exploring renewed diplomatic contacts, including the possibility of allowing Iran to reopen its embassy, is an opportunity to highlight Iranian human rights violations, says B’nai Brith. Canada closed its embassy and expelled Iranian diplomats in September of 2012, citing at the time

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Canadian Jewry Marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

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Today marks the 71st anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in 1945, and has been designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Since 2005, the United Nations has designated January 27 as a day of remembrance for the victims of the Holocaust, including six million Jews, and five million non-Jews who were murdered

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B’nai Brith Canada names Marty York Senior Coordinator of Media and Sports

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January 20, 2016, TORONTO — B’nai Brith Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of award-winning sports journalist Marty York as its Senior Coordinator of Media and Sports. York will be responsible for ensuring the success of B’nai Brith Canada’s new media plans and extensive sports programs. He also will serve as the chief organizer

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