Canada

U of British Columbia student union rejects vote to boot Hillel from campus

Known as Referendum 2, the measure would have pushed the university’s Alma Mater Society to “demand where feasible, that the University end Hillel BC’s lease."

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/03/2024

Toronto city workers tear down baby hostage Kfir Bibas poster in park

The city said it would take greater care with such interactions, but it is unclear if bylaws for postering were violated

Man told to leave Toronto basketball game for wearing ‘free our hostages’ shirt

On Thursday's Raptors match in Toronto, a spectator was asked to leave for wearing a sweatshirt saying: "free our hostages"

Canadian white supremacist receives life sentence for murder of Muslim family

The case is the first time a Canadian jury was asked to hear legal arguments about white supremacist terrorism.

Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg: 'Working as a team'

With 47 years of marriage, the couple shares their life story and discusses their work for the Hebrew University and other charities.

Tired of war? Canada grants multi-year visas to Israelis

War in Israel prompts Canada to offer 3-year work/study visas. An Israeli couple in Canada have created a nonprofit site for potential immigrants.

By WALLA!
20/02/2024

Second Ottawa youth charged with planning terrorist attack on Jewish target

Little is known about the 2023 terrorist plot, in part because both suspects are minors, but according to the charges, it involved a conspiracy to murder Jewish persons with explosives or firearms.

 Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg

WATCH: 'Working as a team'

In the third episode of 'The Philanthropists,’ Nathan and Glennie Lindenberg discuss their partnership in life and in supporting Hebrew University.

Canada says China has role to play in keeping Red Sea safe

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis have staged a series of attacks in the Red Sea on commercial vessels, including the oil tanker M/T Pollux that US officials said was hit by a missile on Friday.

By REUTERS
18/02/2024

Politicized healthcare: Rising harassment of Diaspora Jews in medicine - opinion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion offices (DEI) receive greater attention in academic and professional spaces, leading Jews to worry about whether human rights codes will be weaponized against them

By ANNETTE POIZNER
18/02/2024
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