Tense encounters between supporters of Palestine and Israel occur at rallies in Canadian cities—while police report antisemitic hate crimes are up in Toronto
At least five members of Regina’s Jewish community were hurt as heated exchanges between a pro-Israel rally and a significantly larger pro-Palestinian rally turned violent in front of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Oct. 15. A young woman in the Jewish group was kicked in the head and several others were punched by protesters from […]
The story behind the Israeli-Canadians taking to the streets beneath the banner of UnXeptable
Every Sunday since the start of 2023—rain or shine—a group of demonstrators has gathered in a public square in Toronto to protest the current government in Israel and its plans for judicial overhaul. It’s the same scene in Vancouver where a group carrying Israeli flags and signs that read “Saving Israeli Democracy” meets every Sunday […]
All in the family: How these 4 rabbis from across Canada have been talking to their congregants about Israel
Rabbi Susan Tendler is still jet-lagged after returning from a congregational trip to Israel a few days ago, back to her home in Richmond, B.C. But it was an ideal time to be in the country, which was roiled by protests over judicial reforms proposed by the right-wing government. Congregants from her Conservative synagogue, Beth […]
Toronto rally echoes protests in Israel with calls for democracy to be restored
Israeli group UnXceptable drew 300 people to Nathan Phillips Square.
Ronen Hoffman—Israel’s ambassador to Canada—wants out amidst protests against Netanyahu government
The political broadside on social media speaks for itself.
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 rabbi who allegedly dumped red paint on the steps of the building housing Israel’s Toronto consulate has been withdrawn.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. […]
Toronto District School Board will explore ‘multiple meanings’ of slogans following pro-Palestinian rally by students
Educators with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) say they will work to ensure that students and staff understand the “multiple meanings” of expressions about the Israel-Palestine conflict. A letter sent home on Nov. 15 to parents of students at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute, in Flemingdon Park, acknowledges that a few days earlier, students there […]
Avery Seligman writes from the frontlines of the Fairy Creek blockade
Fairy Creek Valley on southeast Vancouver Island has become the site of the largest protest against old-growth logging in the country since the 1990s. Since the protests began a year ago, over 1,000 people have been arrested by the RCMP. Avery Florence Seligman has joined those protesting the plans of logging company Teal Jones and […]
Quebec legislature denounces violence against Jews
“In a free and democratic society everyone can demonstrate and express an opinion in respect, security and dignity.”
Shomrim launches civilian patrols to protect Jewish communities in Toronto, York Region
The group started after the Israel-Gaza conflict in May.
