Charlottesville religious leaders discuss hate rally
Deacon Don Gathers and Rabbi Tom Gutherz spoke at York University in Toronto on Nov. 18 about the white supremacist Unite the Right rally that took place in Charlottesville on Aug. 12, 2017.
In BlacKkKlansman, a Jew is born from opposition
Michael Fraiman writes about Spike Lee’s latest film, BlacKkKlansman, and how he related to Adam Driver’s Jewish character.
From Yoni’s Desk: The descent toward the extremes
If there is no established middle ground – if we neglect to maintain and reinforce the middle ground – then the descent toward the extremes seems inevitable, which is precisely what the far left and the far right want. That never ends well for us.
JDL Canada leader threatened after opposing white nationalist rally
The head of the Jewish Defence League in Canada is conferring with police, after he received explicit threats for expressing opposition to a rally that was being planned by anti-Islamic and white nationalist groups in Toronto.
Nationalist rally planned in Toronto on the anniversary of Charlottesville attack
The Centre for Israel and Jewish affairs said it is “outraged that hateful groups are planning to promote their toxic agenda in the heart of Toronto on the anniversary of the neo-Nazi march in Charlottesville. It is grotesque that WCAI claims to be defending Canada by promoting bigotry. To the contrary, hatred against Muslims or any other minority is an assault on Canada’s core values.”
Dozens of groups join CIJA in responding to Charlottesville
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, along with more than 50 community groups, issued a declaration calling on all levels of government to boost measures to address hate crimes.
The challenge – and the need for – allyship with other targeted groups
The looming threat of anti-Semitism and its traumatic memory often make Jews inclined to seek safety in power and wealth. It can make it scary for us to be critical of those who afford us protection, or to look honestly at our participation in oppressing others.
Not all incidents deserve equal outrage: Serious anti-Semitism vs. annoyance
Not every anti-Semitic incident requires equal response. For example, without minimizing the event, no one will be safer because there was an outcry about a slide in a park that was defaced.
Anti-racism protesters gather at Toronto’s Christie Pits park on Sunday
A rally and a community barbecue to mark the 84th anniversary of the Christie Pits Riot was held on Aug. 20.
YOUR DAILY SPIEL FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 21
Today’s spiel: Jerry Lewis dies departs, Barcelona’s chief rabbi walks back his initial comments regarding the Jewish community in the country being doomed, Jon Stewart says Trump is “a terrible person.”
