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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA 🇮🇱 🇨🇦
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CIJA 21h
There is no place for this disgusting form of racism in our society. No one should fear speaking any language in the public square.
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CIJA 22h
" of goodwill must never be complacent nor turn a blind eye to dangerous currents that have taken hold elsewhere." , CEO CIJA.
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Cdn Rabbinic Caucus 23h
A milestone in the - relationship.
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CIJA Jul 25
Replying to @ShimonFogel
"The rise of Jeremy Corbyn and other populists on the fringes of the left and right is deeply unsettling and has provided oxygen and a soapbox for conspiracy theorists and racists of all stripes." , CEO CIJA Read more here:
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CIJA Jul 25
"It is deeply troubling that a growing number of feel unwelcome in the Labour party."
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CIJA Jul 25
Replying to @ShimonFogel
"In the short time Corbyn has been at the helm, Jews have become increasingly marginalized, harassed, and pushed out by the that now pervades the party structure." , CEO CIJA. Read more here:
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CIJA Jul 25
"For decades, the Labour Party had been the so-called natural political home of most ."
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CIJA Jul 25
Since 2015, has climbed its way up the annual Global Innovation Index. We weren’t surprised to hear that in 2019, Israel is now one of the top 10 most nations worldwide! How exciting!
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Anthony Housefather Jul 24
Very pleased that Canada voted again this resolution which once again unfairly singled out Israel.
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CIJA Jul 25
Thank you , we appreciate your principled position.
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CIJA Jul 25
It is with profound sadness that we offer our deep condolences to the family of former MPP and Ontario Cabinet Minister David Caplan. May his memory be for a blessing.
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CIJA Jul 24
This light-hearted story will get you through your Wednesday!
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CIJA Jul 24
CIJA applauds & for opposing 2 resolutions that unfairly singled out at yesterday. It is unfortunate that some states, including many of the world’s worst human rights violators, continue to misuse bodies as platforms to isolate Israel.
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CIJA Jul 23
Replying to @TheIHRA
In 2016, plenary – of which Canada is a member – adopted a working definition of antisemitism and list of illustrative examples. In 2019, the Government of 🇨🇦Canada integrated the IHRA definition into its anti-racism strategy.
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CIJA Jul 23
Replying to @TheIHRA
. working definition of antisemitism now constitutes the world’s most widely accepted definition of antisemitism, having been endorsed or adopted by dozens of countries and bodies – including the 🇬🇧UK, 🇺🇸US, 🇪🇺EU, 🇫🇷France, 🇩🇪Germany, and 🇬🇷Greece.
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CIJA Jul 23
Replying to @StatCan_eng
According to , hate crimes against the Jewish community rose by more than 60 percent between 2016 and 2017. In British Columbia, antisemitic hate crime increased by 500% in the same year.
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CIJA Jul 23
Replying to @nicoslobinsky
“Our community will not be silent about the dangerous growth of Jew hatred in our city. We will continue working to raise awareness and counter antisemitism using the IHRA definition as a key tool.” - 4/4
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CIJA Jul 23
Replying to @nicoslobinsky
By delaying the initiative to protect Jewish community members at a time of rising antisemitism, those councillors who voted against the motion are on the wrong side of history." - 3/4
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CIJA Jul 23
Replying to @nicoslobinsky
"Data released this week by Statistics Canada reveals that the hate crime rate in Vancouver is now higher than Toronto and Montreal, with Jewish residents remaining the most frequent target." - 2/4
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CIJA Jul 23
Replying to @nicoslobinsky
“Today’s postponement of the motion to combat antisemitism is an unfortunate setback in the struggle against racism and bigotry." - 1/4
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