Canadians more willing to explore racism, for better and worse: Ipsos poll
Fewer Canadians see racism as a serious problem, and more are willing to share their racist thoughts than in years past, an exclusive Ipsos poll reveals. Continue reading
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Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib defends comments on the Holocaust
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked Rep. Rashida Tlaib on Monday morning for her previous comments on the Holocaust, saying she has “tremendous hatred of Israel.” Continue reading
Thousands attend Polish far-right protest against restitution of Jewish property
The protest took place amid a dramatic rise in anti-Semitic hate speech in public life in Poland. Continue reading
Australian site removes skirts with Nazi death camp imagery after backlash
The bags, pillowcases and skirts carried black-and-white post-war images of Auschwitz. Continue reading
Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony at Hamilton City Hall
The Hamilton Jewish Federation will commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day on Thursday eveing while reflecting on recent acts of anti-Semitic violence. Continue reading
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Survivors, Montrealers commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Elysia Bryan-Baynes Anchor/Reporter
Montrealers gathered Wednesday for Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Continue reading
Hate crimes against Jewish Canadians keep rising — anti-Semitism isn’t just history
There were 2,041 incidents of hate crimes against Jewish Canadians in 2018, according to B’nai Brith Canada. Continue reading
‘A dangerous mistake’: New York Times admits its cartoon an example of rising anti-Semitism
The political cartoon in the New York Times that sparked backlash around the globe is just one example of the “insidious” way anti-Semitism is rising in society again, the newspaper said on Tuesday. Continue reading
Canadian Jewish advocacy group reports ‘uptick’ in anti-Semitism
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
For a third straight year in a row, Jewish advocacy group B’nai Brith Canada is reporting a rise in the number of anti-Semitic incidents. Continue reading
Anti-Semitism on the rise in Manitoba and Saskatchewan: study
Anti-Semitism is on the rise in the prairies, according to an audit by a Jewish-Canadian human rights advocacy group. Continue reading