A few Jews from the LGBTQ community shared their fears with Israel’s representatives in Toronto prior to the Pride parade
Several members of Toronto’s Jewish LGBTQ community expressed their worry and deep anguish about the direction Israel’s government in a meeting held June 20, to coincide with Pride Month. The meeting was organized by Gal Hana, the Israeli consulate’s director of tourism, and Yaron Deckel, the Jewish Agency’s regional director. “The government has the potential […]
A mischief charge for a rabbi that followed a paint-dumping protest at the Israeli consulate has been dropped
A criminal charge against a Hamilton, Ont. rabbi who allegedly dumped red paint on the steps of the building housing Israel’s Toronto consulate has been withdrawn. On Jan. 19, the Crown dropped a charge of one count of mischief under $5,000 against Rabbi David Mivasair for pouring paint on the steps of 2 Bloor St. […]
New consul general revisits idea of a Quebec office in Israel
Anyone who wants to do business with the “startup nation” has to be on the ground.
Departing diplomat David Levy warns of dangerous anti-Israel activism in Canada
“There is no doubt in my mind that the consulate and Jewish community institutions require more security.”
Galit Baram reflects on five years as Israel’s consul general in Toronto and Western Canada
“I don’t understand much about hockey. But I respect it.”
Israel needs a social media Iron Dome to counter lies, consul general says
“People who know Israel need to take a stand.”
Rabbi charged with vandalizing Israeli consulate
Red paint was poured on the consulate steps to symbolize the bloodshed in Gaza.
