A pro-Israel rally at University of Toronto was headlined by Columbia University professor Shai Davidai
Around 200 people gathered for a pro-Israel demonstration at University of Toronto’s downtown campus at King’s College Circle—which was the site of one of Canada’s largest pro-Palestinian encampments during May and June. As the flags of Israel, Canada and Iran rippled in the breeze, activists spoke about the need for Jewish solidarity to combat hatred […]
What happens when professors bring anti-Israel views into Canadian classrooms?
A look at ‘abuse of podium’ claims from across the country.
Montreal’s Jewish Public Library reversed its decision to move books by local children’s author Elise Gravel to closed stacks in response to her series of illustrated messages criticizing Israel
UPDATE 2/15/24: The JPL announced its reversal of the decision with a statement about how it “recognizes that everyone has a fundamental right to access the full range of knowledge, creativity, ideas and opinions, and to formulate and express their thoughts in public. “This includes those deemed unconventional, unpopular or unacceptable, whether in the content […]
A microcosm of anti-Zionism on campus
Ari Blaff reviews Aaron J. Hahn Tapper and Mira Sucharov’s latest book, Social Justice and Israel/Palestine.
UN rapporteur Michael Lynk to speak in Hamilton, Ont.
Jewish community leaders are expressing anger at a scheduled talk by a United Nations special representative with a reputation for bias against Israel.
Canada continues to stand with Israel at the UN
Canada continued to stand with Israel at the United Nations by voting against a spate of anti-Israel resolutions that are introduced each year at this time.
Report condemns University of Winnipeg for anti-Semitic panel
The University of Winnipeg has completed an investigation into a panel discussion in February that was criticized for being anti-Israel and anti-Semitic.
Poll reveals many BDS supporters have ulterior motives
A recent poll seems to confirm what many have long suspected about the anti-Israel BDS campaign: it isn’t just about boycotts, divestment and sanctions.
Lawyer David Matas to face hostile crowd at anti-Israel symposium
When lawyer, human rights activist and pro-Israel proponent David Matas speaks at a symposium on Israel, Palestine and International Law in Winnipeg on Sept. 9, he is fully expecting to be facing a hostile crowd.
McMaster University investigating ‘shocking’ anti-Semitic tweets
McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., will investigate anti-Semitic and anti-Israel remarks made online by members of a Palestinian campus organization.
