Queen’s University faculty must first understand antisemitism before they define it, says the director of Hasbara Fellowships Canada
Last spring, a group of Jewish law students at the University of Windsor were debating how to respond to a series of antisemitic incidents on campus, ranging from professors sharing misinformation about Judaism, to fraternity members making disparaging comments about Jewish students in an online forum. Guided by the philosophy that education was the most […]
Bloc leader Yves-François Blanchet has endorsed the IHRA definition of antisemitism in a gesture of outreach to the Jewish community
The leader of the Bloc Québécois said he endorsed the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism and wants to promote dialogue with the Jewish community, in a letter he sent to B’nai Brith Canada. “I want to add my voice to yours in the denunciation of antisemitism as a continuing problem for Jewish […]
Quebec government adopts IHRA anti-Semitism definition
It’s the third province to adopt the definition.
Motion defining anti-Semitism blocked by Quebec opposition party
“I am appalled and troubled by the refusal of QS (Quebec Solidaire) to adopt this motion.”
Panelists discuss the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Understanding what constitutes hatred of Jews is key, both for educational and practical reasons, a panel of international experts agreed in a spirited discussion of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.
Students, professors offer differing views on IHRA definition
Competing visions are playing out between some Jewish students and their professors in this country when it comes to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism.
New Israel Fund changes course on IHRA definition
The New Israel Fund of Canada has changed its mind about Ontario’s adoption of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.
Côte St-Luc adopts IHRA anti-Semitism definition
Côte St-Luc has become the third Quebec municipality to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.
Quebec town of Hampstead adopts IHRA anti-Semitism definition
The town council of Hampstead, Que., unanimously adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of anti-Semitism at its March 2 regular meeting.
Academics calling for support in bid to address anti-Semitism at U of T
A group of Jewish academics based largely in the University of Toronto’s dentistry and medical schools are reaching out to other faculty in a bid to increase the pressure on the school’s administration to take concrete steps to address anti-Semitism on campus.
