Antisemitism
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Court martial of Canadian soldier for ‘disgusting’ antisemitic comments a milestone, says retired Jewish senior officer
Retired Major General Ed Fitch, the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, sees the court martial of Sgt. K.E. Bluemke for antisemitic comments as a positive milestone in how the military addresses antisemitism.
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Israel's Diaspora minister visited Canada for the first time to meet lawmakers, Jewish leaders—and evangelical Christians
Israel's Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, visited Canada to meet with lawmakers, Jewish leaders, and evangelical Christians, discussing Israel's $53-million Alef Bet project for Jewish day school education in North America.
Following the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the 10.27 Healing Partnership discuss the community's resilience in the face of trauma as the shooter's trial approaches.
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Linda Frum on fighting back (and winning) a defamation lawsuit the judge said was designed to gag her from criticizing an Arabic-language newspaper
Former Conservative senator Linda Frum successfully defended herself against a $2.5-million defamation lawsuit brought by an Arabic-language newspaper in Ontario.
Johannes Eisenmenger spent 19 years deceiving the Jewish community, studying the Talmud, and then authoring a lengthy text that portrayed the Talmud negatively.
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A new faculty network has formed to help protect Jewish professors from campus antisemitism
The Network of Engaged Canadian Academics (NECA) has been established to support Jewish professors facing antisemitism on university campuses, with founders Deidre Butler and Cary Kogan sharing personal experiences of anti-Israel and antisemitic incidents in their workplaces.
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Ontario’s Solicitor General Michael Kerzner says antisemitic rhetoric by an NDP MPP is ‘toxic to our democracy’
Ontario's Solicitor General, Michael Kerzner, a prominent Jewish member of Premier Doug Ford's government, has spoken out against what he deems as antisemitic rhetoric by NDP MPP Sarah Jama, calling her positions on Israel and her record of tweets and speeches hurtful and toxic to democracy.
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Newfoundland and Labrador is now the 7th province to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism: Does it matter?
Newfoundland and Labrador has become the 7th province in Canada to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, marking a commitment to combatting all forms of racism.
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts in Montreal is producing a three-hour Jewish family drama called "Prayer for the French Republic" that tackles themes of antisemitism.
Bnai Brith's annual report on antisemitism in Canada revealed 2,769 incidents of Jew hatred in the country, a significantly high number compared to police-reported hate crimes.
Mark Robinson, the controversial lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has announced his run for governor, sparking concerns among Democratic and Jewish communities due to his history of antisemitic, Islamophobic, and transphobic remarks.
Alison Darcy and Joseph Shragge, co-artistic directors of Scapegoat Carnivale in Montreal, premiered their puppet show Vertip in March 2023, featuring a puppeteer using stereotypical puppets including a Jewish loan shark named Zyhd from old Eastern European traditions.
In a light-hearted yet critical take on the Harry Potter universe in light of J.K. Rowling's controversies and Jewish sensitivity, the article suggests humorous Jewish plotlines for a potential Harry Potter reboot.
The podcast episode discusses ongoing protests against Netanyahu's government, the rejection of President Herzog's proposed compromise, and concerns about Israel's perceived weakness being exploited by enemies.
"Parade," a musical revival centered on the 1913 trial of Jewish factory manager Leo Frank, explores themes of antisemitism and prejudice in America.
This episode of Unorthodox features Hen Mazzig discussing fighting online antisemitism and his book "The Wrong Kind of Jew: a Mizrahi Manifesto," along with theology professor Gabriel Said Reynolds exploring the Quran and the Bible.
The novels of Roald Dahl are undergoing revisions to align with modern standards, removing language considered offensive.
A string of incidents in Los Angeles, including a swastika display at LACMA and twin shootings in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood targeting Jewish individuals, culminated in an arrest.
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‘Apologies without accountability’ as MPs grill government official over the Laith Marouf scandal
The Canadian government faced criticism for awarding a training contract to Laith Marouf, a known racist and antisemite, which was later cancelled.
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'Hogwarts Legacy' video game renews criticism of antisemitic tropes in Harry Potter franchise
The release of the Hogwarts Legacy video game, set in the Harry Potter universe, has sparked criticism over its portrayal of goblins with antisemitic undertones, such as controlling the economy with large, growing noses.
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University of Toronto held a private event to help Jews heal from antisemitism. Two attendees reveal what happens in a ‘restorative circle’
University of Toronto's anti-racism office organized a restorative circle for Jewish students and staff to address antisemitism following a report by Dr. Ayelet Kuper.
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‘I wasn't aware of the fact that there are tropes about Jews and money,’ Rep. Omar says on CNN
Rep. Ilhan Omar discussed her past social media posts perceived as antisemitic on CNN, acknowledging and apologizing for using language trafficking in antisemitism.
A suspect in the 2018 murder of Blaze Bernstein, a Jewish and gay college student, is finally being tried after being ruled competent to stand trial.
In a recent episode of The CJN's podcast, "Bonjour Chai," hosts Avi Finegold and Phoebe Maltz Bovy delve into the topic of antisemitism's increasing prevalence in Jewish discourse, exploring why it has become a major focus and what other conversations about Jewish life may be overlooked as a result.
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Hear how Ottawa’s public school board decided to finally take formal action against antisemitism
The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board has taken formal action against antisemitism by passing a motion to hire a Jewish equity coach, in part due to the efforts of Lisa Levitan, founder of the Jewish Educators Group, who collected over 1,000 signatures on a petition.