Welcome to B'nai
Brith Canada - Who we are. What we do.
B'nai Brith
Canada is the independent voice of the Jewish community, representing
its interests nationwide to government, NGO's and the wider Canadian
public.
Since 1875,
it has been respected for its groundbreaking work on matters relating
to antisemitism, racism and human rights, its strong advocacy on the
pressing issues of the day, and the important social services it
provides. More...
Support B'nai
Brith Canada
With the number of antisemitic incidents increasing almost five-fold in the last decade, and a virtual explosion of internet hate fueling such anti-Jewish activity, the work of B'nai Brith Canada is more important than ever. Make your donation now.
The holiday of Purim. A reminder that King Ahasuerus of Persia, the precursor
to modern Iran, plotted to destroy the Jewish people. Today another tyrant,
Iranian President Ahmadinejad, has announced his intention to do the same.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shared an important message
with Canadians: Iran poses a danger not just to the Jewish people but to the
entire western world. It's a message that needs to be heard – and taken to heart.
To make a donation to this crucial community project,
please click here and select Alzheimer's Home from the 'Donate To' list.
To inquire about naming and sponsorship opportunities for major donors,
please call Luna Roth of the B’nai Brith Foundation at 416-633-6224 ext. 107.
NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, REMEMBRANCE AND RESEARCH
The National Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research is pleased to announce the release of a short documentary, When Canada Said No: The Abandoned Jews of the MS St. Louis.
For more information on the National Task Force, visit the Task Force website
TAKING ACTION AGAINST HATE ON THE INTERNET
The League for Human Rights offers a unit on Hate on the Internet with workshops for community groups and high school classrooms.
TORONTO – The Major Crimes Unit of the Winnipeg Police Service has opened an investigation into the 2010 death of Lilyan Peck following crown intervention in a private criminal court case.
Toronto-based lawyer Harvey Berkal had initiated private criminal charges last year against The Sharon Home Inc., which operates the Simkin Centre Personal Care Home in Winnipeg, where Peck lived until two weeks before her death.
Book your
next trip with GoIsraelTravel as a B'nai Brith member and you will
receive a 5% percent discount on any of the following services: hotels,
daily excursions and tours to Israel and beyond as well as car rentals
in Israel and Jordan.