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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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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

We commend <a href="/cupenat/">CUPE National</a> 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 <a href="/CUPEOntario/">CUPE Ontario</a> to follow the lead of the national executive and end this embarrassment
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Today is Black Ribbon Day, a day on which we honour the memory of the millions of victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe. We must continue to educate about the atrocities many endured under the Soviet and Nazi regimes and ensure history's lessons are never forgotten.

Today is Black Ribbon Day, a day on which we honour the memory of the millions of victims of Communism and Nazism in Europe.

We must continue to educate about the atrocities many endured under the Soviet and Nazi regimes and ensure history's lessons are never forgotten.
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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,

It comes as no surprise that Fred Hahn has refused to step down from his position at <a href="/cupenat/">CUPE National</a>, 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,
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An important condemnation from the Canadian gov’t, but what measures are being taken to address this reality that Jews are facing, including in Canada? We need actions, not just words, from our political leaders to combat the disturbing surge in #antisemitism and extremism.

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"As non-Jews, we believe this is no time to be a bystander. It’s time for non-Jewish leaders from all walks of life to speak up and push back against antisemitism as they have in the past." Hon. Paul Tellier, Hon. Kevin Lynch, Andrew Molson and Paul Deegan call on business,

"As non-Jews, we believe this is no time to be a bystander. It’s time for non-Jewish leaders from all walks of life to speak up and push back against antisemitism as they have in the past."

Hon. Paul Tellier, Hon. Kevin Lynch, Andrew Molson and Paul Deegan call on business,
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We welcome news that the Rialto Theatre in Montreal has denied Sheikh Assim Al-Hakeem use of the theatre, after learning of his antisemitic and hateful rhetoric. Those who spew vile hate speech and extremist views must never be given a platform in Canada. jpost.com/diaspora/antis…

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52-year-old Israeli Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi was rescued by the IDF earlier today from a tunnel in the southern Gaza strip. Qaid was working as a security guard at Kibbutz Magen on October 7 when he was taken hostage and held captive for 326 days. We welcome the

52-year-old Israeli Bedouin hostage Qaid Farhan Alkadi was rescued by the IDF earlier today from a tunnel in the southern Gaza strip.
 
Qaid was working as a security guard at Kibbutz Magen on October 7 when he was taken hostage and held captive for 326 days.
 
We welcome the
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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.

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 <a href="/BurnabyRCMP/">Burnaby RCMP</a>.
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Last night, FSWC’s generationNOW and Duet Events brought together 300 young Jewish professionals in Toronto for a special night of unity, laughter and positivity. New York-based comedian Jared Freid had everyone in stitches from the moment he took the stage. Thank you Jared

Last night, FSWC’s generationNOW and Duet Events  brought together 300 young Jewish professionals in Toronto for a special night of unity, laughter and positivity. New York-based comedian Jared Freid had everyone in stitches from the moment he took the stage. Thank you Jared
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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.

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 <a href="/TorontoPolice/">Toronto Police</a>.
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The bodies of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino were recovered yesterday in a tunnel in Rafah. They were all taken hostage on October 7 and for 330 days, their families have tirelessly advocated

The bodies of Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alexander Lobanov, Almog Sarusi, and Master Sergeant Ori Danino were recovered yesterday in a tunnel in Rafah.
 
They were all taken hostage on October 7 and for 330 days, their families have tirelessly advocated
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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.

Yet another example of how anti-Zionism = antisemitism.

FSWC has reported this awful #antisemitic graffiti discovered at Spadina and Bloor in #Toronto to <a href="/TorontoPolice/">Toronto Police</a>.
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The mask is off. During a recent webinar, Toronto-based anti-Israel and BDS activist Firas Al-Najim referred to Jewish people as "deviant Jews" who "have a very treacherous and very deceiving manner" and who know how to "work with the media...convince

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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

An incredibly disturbing display at <a href="/UBC/">University of British Columbia</a> 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
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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

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On this day, we remember the tragedy of the Munich Massacre that took place on September 5, 1972 at the Olympic Games. What was meant to be a celebration of global unity turned into a devastating event when 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were taken hostage and ultimately killed

On this day, we remember the tragedy of the Munich Massacre that took place on September 5, 1972 at the Olympic Games.

What was meant to be a celebration of global unity turned into a devastating event when 11 Israeli athletes and coaches were taken hostage and ultimately killed
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FSWC's education programs for students are back in full swing! Yesterday, educator Ariel Roitman delivered our first workshop of the 2024-2025 school year at Crescent School in Toronto, where students learned about antisemitism and other forms of hate and how these issues impact

FSWC's education programs for students are back in full swing!

Yesterday, educator Ariel Roitman delivered our first workshop of the 2024-2025 school year at Crescent School in Toronto, where students learned about antisemitism and other forms of hate and how these issues impact
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Tickets are on sale now for Spirit of Hope 2024! Join FSWC at our annual marquee event, Spirit of Hope, in Toronto on November 7, 2024 as we host outspoken ally Dr. Phil and eight other steadfast friends of the Jewish people. Visit fswc.ca/spirit-of-hope… to learn more and

Tickets are on sale now for Spirit of Hope 2024!
 
Join FSWC at our annual marquee event, Spirit of Hope, in Toronto on November 7, 2024 as we host outspoken ally Dr. Phil and eight other steadfast friends of the Jewish people.
 
Visit fswc.ca/spirit-of-hope… to learn more and
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Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 for Book Talk featuring author Michael Hirsh. 📚 The son of Holocaust survivors, Michael Hirsh is a Toronto-based producer, TV executive and entrepreneur who played a major role in building Canada’s successful animation industry and has

Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 for Book Talk featuring author Michael Hirsh. 📚

The son of Holocaust survivors, Michael Hirsh is a Toronto-based producer, TV executive and entrepreneur who played a major role in building Canada’s successful animation industry and has