Antisemitism and Islamophobia: Ben Wexler considers a complicated relationship
A truck was recently circulating around Toronto, inciting fear and hatred against Muslims. “Is this Yemen? Is this Syria? Is this Iraq?” reads the video billboard on the side of the vehicle, interspersed with videos of Muslims praying. “Wake up Canada. You are under siege.” The billboard on wheels drew strong condemnation from Toronto mayor Olivia […]
London imam’s ‘inflammatory’ remarks at vigil link Israel to local killings
“Whatever is happening in Jerusalem and Gaza is related to whatever happened in London.”
Farber: Death and life and the whole damn thing
The past few weeks, have thrust columnist Ben Farber and his wife, Karyn, dramatically into the real world of pain and loss, happiness and joy.
Shul backs out of hosting controversial rule of law conference
A prominent synagogue in Toronto has pulled out of a controversial event that it was scheduled to host in March.
Why Canadian Jews should support a national day against Islamophobia
Muslim leaders across Canada are calling for a national day of remembrance and action on Islamophobia.
Anti-M-103 conference faces backlash, threats of violence
Opponents of M-103 believe this legislation will at some point restrict Canadians’ freedoms, and perhaps lay the groundwork for the introduction of Islamic Shariah law in Canada. A conference co-sponsor says anti-fascist activists have threatened to disrupt the event.
Your daily spiel for Friday, September 1
A known British anti-Semite will present at a city-operated Vancouver theatre; Trump appoints former White House aide who helped Nixon counter the government’s “Jewish cabal” to head a prominent think tank; Jewish summer camps take in Harvey evacuees.
“L’islamophobie est une arme d’intimidation”
Une entrevue avec l’écrivain français Pascal Bruckner sur son dernier essai: “Un racisme imaginaire. Islamophobe et culpabilité “. Une réflexion brillante et iconoclaste sur le concept d’islamophobie.
In defence of Kulaszka’s memorial at Toronto library
This was a memorial for a lawyer who, in the eyes of some, had defended controversial figures and causes. It wasn’t a meeting to discuss their mutual dislike of racial and minority groups.
Recharging the soul, contemplating politics under the Tuscan sun
My fear that the Trump presidency has opened the door for hate and bigotry seems to prove itself daily.
