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Dear John,
This week, we launched CIJA’s online BC Election Hub, applauded the launch of a new organization that aims to protect Jewish union members, wrote Mark Zuckerberg a letter, and celebrated the official recognition of the tremendous achievements of an esteemed colleague.
Read on to learn more.
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British Columbians are headed to the polls on October 19. Toensure that members of BC's Jewish community and our allies make an informed decision when they cast their ballots, we have launched anElection Hub <[link removed]>. <[link removed]> This resource centre includesinformation onCIJA's advocacy priorities,links to British Columbia’s major political parties’ platforms and to important Election BC resources.
In light of recent controversies involving Fred Hahn that highlighted significant systemic antisemitism within many Canadian unions, Jewish union members and allies have launched the Canadian Jewish Labour Committee (CJLC) to unite Jewish workers, foster inclusion within unions, and combat antisemitism in the Canadian Labour movement.
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On September 4, 2024, Meta’s Oversight Board ruled that the phrase “From the river to the sea” — a rallying cry, enshrined in Hamas’ charter that means the destruction and elimination of Israel from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea — should not automatically result in content removal on Facebook and Instagram, determining that the phrase itself is not inherently harmful or violent.
In response, the J7, the Large Communities’ Task Force Against Antisemitism, representing the seven largest Jewish Diaspora communities, sent a letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. We asked him to reject the Oversight Board's dangerous and short-sighted decision and ensure Meta recognize the harm this phrase poses to the Jewish community worldwide. Read it here. <[link removed]>
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CIJA joins the Jewish community in applauding Eta Yudin, Vice President, Quebec, and Federation CJA President and CEO Yair Szlak,who were awarded the King Charles III Medal in recognition of their tireless fight against antisemitism, particularly after October 7, and their dedication to enhancing Jewish life in Quebec, defending shared values, and building strong ties between our communities. Learn more here. <[link removed]>
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Take Action
Tell CUPE to fire Fred Hahn <[link removed]>
It’s time to make terrorist symbols illegal! <[link removed]>
Community Calendar
September 8 |Jewish Federation of Edmonton Campaign Launch <[link removed]>
September 8 |Calgary Jewish Federation Campaign Launch <[link removed]>
September 11 |UJA Federation or Greater Toronto Campaign Launch <[link removed]>
September 30 | Truth and Reconciliation Day
October 2 | Rosh Hashanah (Starts at sunset)
October 11 | Yom Kippur (Starts at sunset)
October 14 | Thanksgiving
October 17 | Sukkot (Starts at sunset)
CIJA in the News <[link removed]>
Jewish advocates call on gov to strengthen border security before accepting Gazan refugees (True North) <[link removed]>
L'Église Unie du Canada est devenue divisive et extrême, dit le CIJA (Presence Information Religieuse) <[link removed]>
Listed Canadian non-profit org celebrates Hamas militants on social media (True North) <[link removed]>
A campaigning Justin Trudeau stopped to speak with Jewish community leaders in Winnipeg (The Canadian Jewish News) <[link removed]>
Sara Jama, 'Incredible Canadian,' Criticized For Antisemitism! - Toronto This Weekend (AM 640) <[link removed]>
Les islamistes ont-ils infiltré le gouvernement du Canada? se demande Dutrizac (QUB Radio) <[link removed]>
Les islamistes ont-ils infiltré le gouvernement du Canada? se demande Dutrizac – video (QUB Radio) <[link removed]>
In Canada, anti-Israel protestors think they have a free hand (Jewish News Syndicate) <[link removed]>
Mount Royal riding residents receive King Charles III Coronation medal (The Suburban) <[link removed]>
Opinion: Letters - Holocaust education (The Free Press) <[link removed]>
Community Careers
Hillel Director (Jewish Federation of Edmonton) <[link removed]>
Communications and Social Media Officer (Jewish Federation of Ottawa) <[link removed]>
Manager, Young Adult & Family Programs - Jewish Federation of Ottawa <[link removed]>
Associate Director of Development (Edmonton) <[link removed]>
Administrative Coordinator at Hillel Ontario <[link removed]>
Director of Advocacy, Emerging Campuses, Hillel Ontario <[link removed]>
Director of Education & Mobilization, Hillel Ontario <[link removed]>
Wellness Support Specialist. Hillel Ontario <[link removed]>
Engagement & Advocacy Coordinator at Hillel Ontario <[link removed]>
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