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Dear John, 



This week, we solemnly brought in the New Year as we continued to monitor the war in Israel, advocate for the people of Israel and the 133 hostages still held in Gaza and hope for a speedy end to the war that sees Hamas lay down its arms and surrender.  



Read on to learn more.



The CIJA Team  







Three months ago today, our world was forever changed.1,200 innocent Israeli lives were taken at the hands of Hamas terrorists, while almost 300 children, women, and men were kidnapped and brought to Gaza. Thousands of families have undergone unimaginable pain and trauma, as they mourn the inexplicable deaths of their loved ones, or pray for their return to Israel, or, in many cases, both. 



As Israel’s war with Hamas enters its fourth month, Hamas still holds129 people hostage from their attack on October 7, including the remains of those now confirmed murdered, and still holds an additional four from 2014. Still in Gaza are Yarden and Shiri Bibas and their sons, four-year-old Ariel, and baby Kfir <[link removed]>, who turned 11 months old in captivity.



We join Israelis, the Jewish people worldwide, and all citizens of good conscience in demanding that Hamas lay down its arms, surrender, and release every hostage. 



Our social media channels are regularly updated with new developments about the war and with content that dispels misinformation and disinformation about Israel and the conflict. Be sure to follow us and to share our posts widely. 



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Across Canada, we continue to see an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents and threatsfrom fellow Canadians, including speakers at rallies <[link removed]>demanding a “ceasefire” while yelling that their New Year’s Resolution is “Intifada! Revolution,”and death to Jews.





Other demonstrations over the holidayswreaked havoc by disrupting holiday shoppers <[link removed]>, frightening children and threatening death <[link removed]> to bystanders. And just one week into 2024, we have already witnessedarson at a Jewish-owned Toronto business <[link removed]>,which had beenspray-painted with “Free Palestine,” and the targeted blockage of an intersection <[link removed]>that connectsToronto’s major Jewish neighbourhoods with Jewish schools and synagogues.



Misinformation, emotion, and opinions, online and in the streets, continue to influence and misguide ill-informed people to hold Jews around the world responsible for what is going on in the Middle East. This puts all Canadians at risk. 



It is up to each of us to advocate for the Jewish community and Canadian society. So, if you see something, please say something. Help combat antisemitism in your community by using our online form to report incidents of hate to CIJA.



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Community Calendar



Communities are gathering in cities across Canada in response to the devastating war on Israel by Hamas and other terror groups in Gaza. Find an event near you <[link removed]>.



January 24 | Tu BiShvat

January 27 | International Holocaust Remembrance Day

January 28 | A Collection of Works of Art by Jewish Holocaust Survivors and Descendants in Canada <[link removed]>

February 19 | Family Day (CIJA offices closed in BC & ON) 



CIJA in the News 



Hate Motivated Arson on Jewish Deli with Jaime Kizner-Roberts – Newstalk Tonight with Jim Richards – 20:05- 30:00 (Newstalk 1010, + iHeart Radio Syndication) <[link removed]>



The latest target of suspected antisemitic vandalism in Toronto involves a fire at a deli whose sign reads ‘IDF’ (The Canadian Jewish News) <[link removed]>



Jewish advocates say suspected hate-motivated arson at North York deli has left community reeling (CityNews Toronto) <[link removed]>



Jewish-owned grocery store remains closed after suspected antisemitic arson attack (CityNews) <[link removed]>



Les voisins de l’épicerie appartenant à des juifs incendiée à Toronto choqués et peinés (Radio-Canada ICI Toronto) <[link removed]>



North York deli arson 'hate motivated,' Toronto Police Chief says (Toronto Sun, + Postmedia Syndication) <[link removed]>



Toronto mayor condemns suspected antisemitic arson attack at Jewish-owned deli (National Post, + Postmedia Syndication) <[link removed]>



Fire at Jewish-owned grocery store to be investigated as hate-motivated – Power & Politics (CBC) <[link removed]>



Power and Politics interview with CIJA about Toronto Police Service hate crime investigation of fire at a Jewish-owned grocery store – 13:50-21:45 (CBC Power and Politics Podcast) <[link removed]>



Jewish Deli ‘Targeted’ – CBC Toronto News – 00:55-04:00 (CBC Toronto) <[link removed]>



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Community Careers



Associate Director, University Relations and Public Education | Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver/CIJA <[link removed]>



CEO, Ottawa Soloway Jewish Community Centre <[link removed]>



Community Engagement Specialist | Jewish Federation of Ottawa <[link removed]>







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