Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center
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Building a more inclusive Canada by sharing the lessons of the Holocaust, advocating for human rights and combatting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
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http://www.fswc.ca 22-03-2017 16:52:18
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We commend CUPE National for demanding Fred Hahn’s resignation and making it clear that #antisemitism and the toxic environment he created for Jewish CUPE members are no longer acceptable. We call on CUPE Ontario to follow the lead of the national executive and end this embarrassment
It comes as no surprise that Fred Hahn has refused to step down from his position at CUPE National, once again failing to acknowledge his #antisemitism and harm caused to the Jewish community. His words, actions and complete lack of self-awareness are utterly shameful. CUPE members,
Thank you Deborah Lyons for this important message on #antisemitism and why all Canadians should take the time to learn more about the world's oldest hatred.
Horrible #antisemitic graffiti was discovered at the Lougheed Town Centre Station in #Burnaby, BC, as the Jewish community continues to face rising hate from both the left and right. The graffiti has been removed and is being investigated by Burnaby RCMP.
More antisemitic graffiti found in Toronto yesterday, this time targeting Beth Sholom Synagogue. The desecration of Jewish places of worship is odious and unacceptable. This act of hate has been reported to the Toronto Police.
Yet another example of how anti-Zionism = antisemitism. FSWC has reported this awful #antisemitic graffiti discovered at Spadina and Bloor in #Toronto to Toronto Police.
An incredibly disturbing display at University of British Columbia where a “Pigs off campus” sign and severed pig’s head were placed on the gate of the university president’s residence. The so-called student-led movement People’s University for Gaza at UBC shared these photos online, threatening “UBC
Canadian Jewish union members have been feeling increasingly unwelcome and marginalized, facing unprecedented levels of hate that union leaders have failed to address appropriately. We support the launch of Canadian Jewish Labour Committee and its efforts to ensure the concerns of Jewish workers