April 11, 2022 To the editor of CBC Opinion In this morning’s article on the war in Ukraine, Idris Elbakri expresses gratitude that the Canadian people are capable of taking decisive positions and actions in the face of occupation. But then, alas, according to Elbakri, we are applying a double standard to other conflicts …
In August, Bnai Brith dutifully called upon York University to take action against Nicholas Balaskas, a non-academic faculty member, after Jewish students complained of his antisemitic hate speech, found on his personal Facebook account. Having read said hate speech, I can vouch for the fact that this sort of antisemitism goes far beyond the regular anti-Israel …
Humanizing Racism at York University: Excalibur’s Antisemitism Problem Read More »
October 29, 2019 By Jakob Glogauer TORONTO – The world recently marked the first anniversary of the tragic Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh, which killed 11 peaceful worshipers and injured another seven simply because they were Jewish. In the year that has passed since, the issues of white supremacy and far-right extremism have …
July 12, 2019 Andrea Adler Opinion “Antisemitism is the form of appearance of anti-democratic politics, not far away but here, not only concerning Jews but concerning us all.” -David Hirsh, Professor of Sociology, Goldsmiths College, University of London Antisemitism, the world’s oldest and most durable hatred, is staging a spectacular comeback. After the Holocaust, …
March 26, 2019 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen MONTREAL – Even at the annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon in Montreal, a time to salute the Irish, former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney found a way to use the opportunity to show his support for Israel. Mulroney turned 80 a few days ago, but he …
Brian Mulroney Remains Devoted Supporter of Jewish Community and Israel Read More »
March 7, 2019 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen MONTREAL – What happened to Jesse Galganov? The 22-year-old Jewish Montrealer mysteriously disappeared 16 months ago in Peru. Alisa Clamen, his mom, is a remarkable woman. I knew that when I met her decades ago and that feeling was only intensified after we sat down recently …
The Search for Jesse Galganov Continues While His Mom Finds a Way to Create His Legacy Read More »
Feb. 15, 2019 By Ari Glik & Emily Kalo WINNIPEG – When the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) voted last year in favour of endorsing the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement – one that has been discredited by a wide range of activists and politicians, from Pope Francis to Justin Trudeau – it sent …
It is BDS Activists Who Shed ‘Crocodile Tears,’ Not Us Read More »
Feb. 14, 2019 QUEBEC CONFIDENTIAL | By Mike Cohen The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. MONTREAL – With the Quebec National Assembly officially in session, members of the province’s multicultural communities are feeling uneasy as the newly elected Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) looks …
CAQ Religious Symbols Ban An ‘Assault on Fundamental Freedoms’ Read More »
Dec. 14, 2018 OPINION | By Orly Katz The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. TORONTO – The federal government plans to change Canada’s divorce laws. On Nov. 26, 2018, John Syrtash of Garfin Zeidenberg LLP was invited to present his views on proposed …
B’nai Brith Legal Counsel Warns Committee Over Proposed Changes to Divorce Act Read More »
Dec. 10, 2018 OPINION | By Yossi Kuperwasser The opinions, facts and any media content presented do not necessarily reflect the position of B’nai Brith Canada. JERUSALEM – The detailed Palestinian Authority budget for 2018 that was published recently has new details about the allocations to arrested terrorists and the families of those who died or were …
A Comprehensive Look at Palestinian Payments to Terrorists in 2018 Read More »
