My first encounter with antisemitism took place before I could even pronounce the word. Such, sadly, is the reality for members of many religious and cultural groups who are exposed to hate-filled insults and derogatory slogans from an early age, likely before they could comprehend what systemic racism even is. Of course, education and awareness […]
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June 2, 2017 By Robin Grossman Seniors Program Coordinator B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – June 2017 marks the 33rd annual Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This year, the theme is “Living Your Best Life,” encouraging Canadians over the age of sixty to be proactive, eat healthy, and continue to serve our community as leaders and mentors. Of course,
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May 23, 2017 TORONTO – On this day 10 years ago, 15-year-old Jordan Manners was murdered in the hallway of C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute in Toronto. He was the first student to be shot to death in a Toronto school. Immediately following his death, elected officials were urged to review the root causes of youth violence
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May 2, 2017 TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is proud to have taken part in flag-raising ceremonies and similar events in Canada today in honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut, celebrating 69 years of Israeli independence, and thousands of years of Jewish history. Across the country, B’nai Brith representatives were joined by Canadian citizens, community leaders, and politicians
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TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada will proudly take part in community-wide events across the country next week celebrating Israel’s 69th birthday on Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), and we urge you to join us, wherever you are! B’nai Brith will have representation at ceremonies taking place in Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, and Ottawa on Monday,
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April 25, 2017 By Jaimie Goldstein B’nai Brith Canada B’nai Brith Canada is excited to offer you the chance to win a package featuring two tickets to see The Zookeeper’s Wife, based on Diane Ackerman’s nonfiction book by the same name, at any Cineplex Theatre in Canada. The package also includes a copy of Ackerman’s novel
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Dear Friends, Jewish people worldwide will gather to celebrate Passover this Monday, April 10. Passover, of course, teaches us many virtues but, most importantly, it represents the liberation of the Jewish people and our freedom from slavery after centuries of oppression. Today, we can take pride in how much we have accomplished. We are equally proud
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Dear Friends, Given the recent controversy surrounding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) and how it pertains to religious communities, B’nai Brith Canada’s League for Human Rights is hosting an important Town Hall meeting to discuss the effects of this issue on medical professionals, patients, families, and friends. All are welcome to attend. Where: B’nai Brith Canada Headquarters
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Feb. 28, 2017 By Daniel Koren Media Coordinator B’nai Brith Canada The Calgary Jewish Community Centre was evacuated Monday evening after an unidentified person phoned in a bomb threat at approximately 5:45 p.m. JCC staff members quickly followed emergency protocol and closed the building to ensure the safety of tenants and visitors to the
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January 31, 2017 (London, Ont.) The London Jewish Community Centre in London, Ont. was evacuated Tuesday morning after an unidentified person called in a bomb threat. Police were alerted to the threat at approximately 10:20 a.m. Emergency responders helped clear the community centre while paramedics stood by as a precaution, Const. Sandasha Bough told the London
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