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Are Jews Indigenous to Israel?

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 …

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Explaining the Indigenous Jewish Connection to the Land of Israel

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 …

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On Canada, Israel and Indigenous Peoples – An Open Letter to Dr. Yousef Jabareen

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 …

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