B’nai Brith Canada and the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) are proud to present “Are Jews Indigenous to Israel,” featuring prominent speakers discussing the connection the Jewish people have to Israel – as indigenous people to the land. The following three speakers will bring their unique perspectives and expertise on the matters. Ryan Bellerose […]
Are Jews Indigenous to Israel? Read More »
Aug. 9, 2018 By Noa Levin, Daniel Koren & Ran Ukashi B’nai Brith Canada Today, Aug. 9, we observe the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, when we remember to promote and protect indigenous rights around the world. As Israeli civilians are yet again under fire by terrorists hell-bent on their destruction, we look back
Explaining the Indigenous Jewish Connection to the Land of Israel Read More »
July 31, 2018 OPINION | By Ran Ukashi Director of the League for Human Rights B’nai Brith Canada Much has been written about, and some have criticized, the Iroquois National Lacrosse Team’s recent visit to Israel for the World Lacrosse Championships. As such, it is more important than ever to set the record straight on Indigenous relations
Setting the Record Straight on Jews and Indigeneity Read More »
Editor’s Note: On Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, the Toronto Star published an editorial written by Dr. Yousef Jabareen, a Palestinian member of the Israeli Knesset, with the headline “What Israel Can Learn From Canada.” The following is a response to Dr. Jabareen from Ryan Bellerose, B’nai Brith Canada’s Advocacy Coordinator of Western Canada. Dear Dr. Jabareen, I recently read
On Canada, Israel and Indigenous Peoples – An Open Letter to Dr. Yousef Jabareen Read More »
