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Tag: Walk With Israel

0 Communities Politics

2025 Walk With Israel sees more Jewish pride, fewer anti-Israel protesters, than last year

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 May

Toronto's 2025 Walk with Israel saw heightened security and a strong sense of Jewish pride with reduced protestor presence following a violent incident in Washington, D.C. Despite a small number of protesters, attendees, including prominent community leaders and politicians, highlighted the resilience and unity of the Jewish community, raising $1.4 million for the United Jewish Appeal.

0 Communities Antisemitism

‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Jun 2024

Ellin Bessner reflects on the emotional experience of Toronto's 55th Walk with Israel, noting the impressive turnout of 50,000 supporters amidst high security concerns due to recent hostility.

0 Culture Communities

‘My legs are tired but my heart is full’: Hear the sounds of Toronto’s historic Walk with Israel

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 10 Jun 2024

Thousands of Toronto Jews and allies participated in the historic Walk with Israel, amidst heightened tensions and pro-Palestinian protests.

0 Israel Politics

Will this week’s vote on Parliament Hill change Canada’s relationship with Israel?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 May 2023

The House of Commons Foreign Affairs and International Development Committee adopted a motion by NDP's Heather McPherson to hold hearings on fostering peace between Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza in response to recent violence.