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Dear John, 



This week, we connected you to Israel's decisionmakers, celebrated democracy in action in Israel, and analyzed the impact of the 2023 Federal Budget on the Canadian Jewish community. 



Read on to learn more. 



The CIJA Team  



P.S. Due to Passover, the next issue of This Week in Canadian Jewish Advocacy will be on April 9. Chag sameach! 



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While the Jewish community in Canada watches with interest the ongoing developments in Israel, CIJA has put together the following list of key political contacts in Israel.



Should you have thoughts you wish to share as Israel faces the challenges ahead, these are available for you to send messages of support, constructive criticism, and concern.



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“Like you, during the past few weeks I have watched the unfolding turmoil in Israel over the proposed judicial reform, the continuing and escalating – but largely peaceful – protests, and the hour-by-hour developments. And I am relieved that the people of Israel, who raised their collective voice loudly and repeatedly have been heard. It demonstrates the power the people hold and that change is possible even between trips to the ballot box. Truly a democracy in action and one of which we can all be proud!” 







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This week in Jerusalem, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, postponed the controversial judicial reform legislation to allow more time for dialogue on the proposals and developing a negotiated consensus. In response, CIJA issued a press release <[link removed]> in support of the delay, celebrating the Israeli people’s ownership of their cherished democratic rights by peacefully protesting to ensure their voices were heard.



In recent weeks, CIJA has been working to provide Canada’s Jewish community and media with resources and clarity regarding the evolving legislative issue in Israel. These efforts include an interview on CP24 <[link removed]>, explainers about what is happening in Israel <[link removed]> and Judicial Reforms <[link removed]> on social media, and two Unity Not Uniformity webinars (A Look at Israel’s New Government <[link removed]> and Unpacking the Controversy <[link removed]>).



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In this week's 2023 federal budget, <[link removed]> CIJA was pleased to see several measures, including specific requests from communal agencies, that benefit and support the Jewish community in Canada.



We are grateful for the government’s enhancement of the Security Infrastructure Program, which provides funding to non-profit organizations, including synagogues and Jewish community centres, at risk of hate-motivated crime. This funding mitigates the costs of security infrastructure improvements.



We expect the government’s renewed commitments to assist those requiring food security, to increase Holocaust education, and support community safety through existing and enhanced programs and grants.



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CIJA in the News 



Accords d’Abraham - Un développement majeur vers la paix au Moyen-Orient (La Presse +) <[link removed]>



Netanyahu ally: Plan to overhaul Israeli judiciary delayed (CP24) <[link removed]>



CIJA: Canadian Jews Welcome Decision to Delay Controversial Israeli Judicial Reform Bill (Alberta Jewish News) <[link removed]>



Canadian Jews welcome freezing of judicial reform in Israel (Israel National News) <[link removed]>



Hate-crimes unit will investigate after swastikas painted on Plateau synagogue (Montreal Gazette) <[link removed]>



Montreal mayor denounces vandalism of synagogue defaced with antisemitic graffiti (Toronto Star, + Canadian Press Syndication) <[link removed]>



Montreal synagogue spray painted with swastikas (CTV News Montreal) <[link removed]>



Montreal’s historic Bagg Street Shul defaced with antisemitic graffiti (The Canadian Jewish News) <[link removed]>



Bagg Street Shul defaced with swastikas (The Suburban) <[link removed]>



Une synagogue du Plateau profanée par des symboles nazis (Journal Metro) <[link removed]>



Jewish community calls for action from city after Montreal synagogue defaced with swastikas (National Post) <[link removed]>



Une synagogue ciblée par du vandalisme antisémite (La Presse, + Syndication par La Presse canadienne) <[link removed]>



SJN: Former politician Marceau at ease with CIJA: Friendship Circle Montreal's retreat (The Suburban) <[link removed]>



VIDEO: Artist eradicates anti-Semitic graffiti from mural at Langley Baseball clubhouse (Langley Advance Times, + Black Press Media Syndication) <[link removed]>







Community Calendar



April 5-April 13 |Passover

April 17-18 |Yom HaShoah

April 24-25 |Yom HaZikaron

April 25-26 |Yom Ha’atzmaut

May 25-27 | Shavuot





Careers



CIJA is Hiring: <[link removed]>



- Chief Operating Officer  <[link removed]>

- Associate Director, Policy and Communications (Pacific Region) <[link removed]>

- Program Coordinator, CIJA/Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver <[link removed]>

- Associate Director, Communications and Media Relations (Quebec) <[link removed]> <[link removed]>



Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg <[link removed]>







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