July 7, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – A Toronto church has cancelled a previously scheduled event that would have honoured a Palestinian terrorist, following a campaign by B’nai Brith Canada. On July 13, Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church was set to provide space for the “Ghassan Kanafani Resistance Arts Scholarship Launch,” organized by the Palestinian […]
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July 5, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is calling on Canadians to condemn a downtown Toronto church for facilitating an event glorifying a Palestinian terrorist. On July 13, Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church is set to provide space for the “Ghassan Kanafani Resistance Arts Scholarship Launch,” organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM).
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June 27, 2019 B’nai Brith Canada The federal New Democratic Party has turfed its former nominee in the Nova Scotia riding of Dartmouth-Cole Harbour over a series of tweets in which she compared Israel to Nazi Germany and suggested that the Jewish State’s actions were reminiscent of the Holocaust. Last Friday, Rana Zaman posted on Twitter that she would no longer be an NDP candidate “due to ‘words’
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B’nai Brith Canada community members enjoying a walking tour of Midland, Ontario. June 14, 2019 TORONTO – More than 200 people recently joined B’nai Brith Canada in Midland, Ont., for a day of learning. The topic of discussion: Jewish and Indigenous contributions to small towns, particularly Midland. The trip consisted of a walking tour of the main downtown core of Midland, a
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May 21, 2019 TORONTO – A representative of the “Independent Jewish Voices” (IJV) fringe group admitted Saturday that the organization takes its direction from Palestinians and not members of Canada’s grassroots Jewish community. At an anti-Israel protest at Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto, an IJV spokesperson concluded her speech by saying: “I’m really grateful that Palestine House is rejuvenating
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May 8, 2019 MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – A recent election for control of a Palestinian community centre in Mississauga, Ont., was reportedly contested by slates backed by two separate terror organizations. The election has received attention in Palestinian media. According to sources, the “al-Quds bloc,” supported by the Democratic Front for the Popular Liberation of Palestine (DFLP),
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Sept. 26, 2018 Tahir Alvi, President Islamic Circle of North America – Canada 391 Burnhamthorpe Road East Oakville, ON L6H 7B4 Dear President Alvi, We, the undersigned, demand that you rescind the invitations for the following speakers at your upcoming annual convention, Carry the Light, taking place on Oct. 6-7, 2018 at the International Centre in
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Sept. 5, 2018 TORONTO – Just in time for the New Year, B’nai Brith Canada is delighted to introduce a new addition to our Clothing Donation Program, making it easier to unload your unwanted clothes, houseware items and toys. With our brand new service of home pick-up, completely free of charge, we are making it easier
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Aug. 8, 2018 By Marty York Chief Media Relations & Communications Officer B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – The City of Toronto has chosen to allow a rally at Nathan Phillips Square this Saturday despite concerns expressed by B’nai Brith Canada about the potential promotion of hatred at the event. In a letter sent Tuesday to
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June 19, 2018 By Tevy Pilc Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada TORONTO – Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer of B’nai Brith Canada, appeared at Toronto City Hall Tuesday to speak to the city’s Executive Committee on matters concerning the annual al-Quds Day rally. To an audience that included Toronto Mayor John Tory and city councillors, Mostyn spoke
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