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.

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