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B’nai Brith Canada Objects to Guest’s Remark about Hasidic Jews on Quebec TV Program

Cliquez ici pour la version française Jan. 24, 2022 MONTREAL — B’nai Brith Canada takes exception to a remark made on a French-language television program Sunday night, when a guest inaccurately implied that Hasidic Jews are exempt from COVID-19-related health measures in Quebec. On Tout le Monde en Parle, a popular television program in Quebec, Stéphanie Hariot, a …

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the Suburban: Man who threatened to kill Jews convicted

Nov. 25, 2021 The Suburban quoted our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Mostyn, in an article about a man convicted following B’nai Brith action. CLICK HERE to read the full story.

Trois-Rivières Man Who Threatened to Kill Jews Convicted of Incitement to Hatred // Un homme de Trois-Rivières qui a menacé de tuer des Juifs est condamné d’incitation à la haine

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Version française de l’article ci-dessous Nov. 25, 2021 TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Following swift action by B’nai Brith Canada, a resident of Trois-Rivières has been convicted of inciting hatred online against Hasidic Jews. On Jan. 26, 2021, Patrick Lavoie posted in French on Facebook that Jews are a “[Expletive] group of vultures. The worst of all racists on earth, they reject our system and impose their own.” Lavoie suggested blowing up a Hasidic synagogue …

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B’nai Brith Canada Disappointed with Judgment on Comedian’s Targeting of Young Man with Disability / B’nai Brith Canada est déçue du jugement rendu à l’égard de l’humoriste qui a pris pour cible un jeune homme handicapé

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Version française de l’article ci-dessous Oct. 29, 2021 OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada is disappointed with a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that a comedian who repeatedly mocked a young disabled singer did not violate the limits of free speech protected under Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms. In a 5-4 split decision, the court has …

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Diverse Minds Award Ceremony – Montreal

A celebration of Montreal Diverse Minds finalists! Prizes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place entries will be presented, as well as published copies of the winning books. This event is by invitation only. _______________ Célébrer les finalistes du concours La Diversité parmi nous à Montréal! Des prix pour les 1ère, 2ème et 3ème places …

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Protégez votre communauté – Faites-vous entièrement vacciner

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Version anglaise | English Version Le virus de la COVID19 a affecté de nombreuses facettes de nos vies. Heureusement, avec le succès du déploiement du vaccin, nous avons tous commencé à profiter de plus de liberté et d’un graduel retour à la normale. Mais le combat n’est pas terminé. Certains membres de la communauté n’ont …

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Protect Your Community – Get Fully Vaccinated

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Version française | French Version The COVID 19 virus has affected so many facets of our lives. Fortunately, with the success of the vaccine rollout, we’ve all begun to enjoy more freedom and a return to normalcy. But the fight isn’t over. Some community members have yet to make an appointment or receive any of …

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B’nai Brith Demands Action on Antisemitism

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July 21, 2021 OTTAWA — B’nai Brith Canada has been working hard to raise awareness about the recent rise in antisemitism, and to demand it be taken more seriously by the government and the public. Earlier this month, our Chief Executive Officer, Michael Mostyn, wrote an op-ed in Le Devoir, a leading francophone newspaper in …

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The CJN: Quebec B’nai Brith director Harvey Levine was devoted to helping others

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The Canadian Jewish News just paid tribute to our late Quebec Regional Director, Harvey Levine. CLICK HERE to read the full article.

Seniors’ Outdoor Summer Concerts: The Vista 2

Tuesday August 31, 2021 at 2:00PM The Vista 5300 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Luc, Montréal, QC B’nai Birth is proud to announce that once again during this coming summer 2021, the duo of Joanne Cutler and Merv Middling will be performing for seniors residences throughout the city of Montreal. These concerts will take place outdoors only …

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