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Dear John,
This week, we invite you to join us in exploring the extraordinary changes happening in Israel and the Middle East and how they impact Canada's Jewish community.
Read on to learn more.
The CIJA Team
Join us Thursday, February 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET for an online townhall to gain invaluable insight into the new Israeli coalition government and its priorities – and what they mean for the Jewish community in Canada.
Yaron Deckel, Senior Emissary of the Jewish Agency for Israel, will moderate the conversation between expert panelists Mark Regev, Chair of the Abba Eban Institute at Reichman University, and Dr. Einat Wilf, author and former Israeli politician.
<www.cija.ca/coalition_a_look_at_israels_new_government>Register here <www.cija.ca/coalition_a_look_at_israels_new_government>
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The Abraham Accords have fundamentally changed dynamics in the Middle East.
On March 2, at CIJA’s sixth Legal Task Force Conference, internationally renowned expert panelists will explore the repercussions of the Abraham Accords from a legal perspective and what they mean for Israel. Although geared toward the legal community, many others may be interested in this conference, for which a professional fee of $180 is charged.
Join us to get answers to the following questions and more: What are the key elements of negotiating of bilateral agreements and navigating the various legal systems? How do lawyers from countries party to the Abraham Accords view them? How can law be used to enhance vs. harm ties between Israel and the Arab World? What should Canadian lawyers know about the new situation?
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February is Black History Month, an opportunity to honour the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians throughout history.
Find details about events happening across Canada to celebrate Black History Month and learn about key figures in both Black Canadian and Black Jewish Canadian history, including profiles of prominent leaders, activists, and community members who have made outstanding contributions to Canadian society.
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In January, we joined the Jewish Federation of Ottawa in applauding members of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) for voting unanimously to hire a Jewish Equity Coach to serve as the main point of contact for students and staff facing antisemitism and to educate students on antisemitism and the Holocaust.
Last week, CIJA hosted a meeting with the Jewish Federation of Ottawa, Ontario Education Minister Stephen Lecce, and Ottawa PC Caucus members Minister Merrilee Fullerton, Lisa MacLeod and Goldie Ghamari. They discussed the decision to hire an Equity Coach, the recent issues related to hate and antisemitism facing the OCDSB that led to it, and other steps taken to address them.
Minister Lecce committed to continued support for the Jewish Federation of Ottawa and the Ottawa Jewish community and to ensuring the OCDSB is held accountable for the environment it provides to all students and teachers and for finding lasting solutions to rising incidents of hate.
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CIJA in the News
New online education hub looks to combat antisemitism (580 CFRA, Ottawa at Work) <[link removed]>
Unlearning Antisemitism: CIJA Launches New Platform (CTV Two Ottawa, CTV Morning Live) <[link removed]>
The Sam Laprade Show for January 27th, 2023 (CityNews Ottawa, The Sam Laprade Show – 32.55) <[link removed]>
Holocaust Remembrance Day (Local Journalism Initiative / Yahoo! Sports) <[link removed]>
International Holocaust Remembrance Day marked in B.C. amid increase in antisemitic incidents (CBC News Vancouver) <[link removed]>
Yellow lights illuminate B.C. landmarks for International Holocaust Remembrance Day (CTV News Vancouver) <[link removed]>
Holocaust Memorial Ceremony in Ottawa – January 27, 2023 (CPAC) <[link removed]>
Iconic Vancouver landmarks will light up yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day (Daily Hive) <[link removed]>
B.C. MLA urges people to stand against hate on International Holocaust Remembrance Day (CityNews Vancouver) <[link removed]>
International Holocaust Remembrance at UBC (CityNews Vancouver) <[link removed]>
McGill commemorates victims of Holocaust in annual Remembrance Day event (McGill Tribune) <[link removed]>
Le 78e anniversaire de la libération du camp de concentration d'Auschwitz (Radio-Canada Ohdio, Pour faire un monde) <[link removed]>
Le monde se souvient de l’Holocauste le 27 janvier (98.5 FM Patrick Lagacé en accéléré) <[link removed]>
«22% des millénaux n'ont jamais entendu parler de ça» (Sans Réserve avec Luc Ferrandez, 98.5 FM) <[link removed]>
Journée internationale dédiée à la mémoire des victimes de l'Holocauste (Michel Le Samedi, ICI Radio-Canada Première CBAF, Nouvelle Ecosse) <[link removed]>
Montrealers mourn Jerusalem victims of Palestinian terror (The Suburban) <[link removed]>
Uproar over Elghawaby appointment proof of need for someone like her in the job (Toronto Star) <[link removed]>
Nikki Haley will run for president (JNS) <[link removed]>
Canadians ‘must not be complacent’ as antisemitism, hatred rise: Trudeau (Global News) <[link removed]>
Community Calendar
February 5-6 | Tu BiShvat
February 9 | Coalition: A look at Israel's New Government <[link removed]>
March 2 |The Abraham Accords: A Turning Point in the Legal World <[link removed]>
October 16-17 | Democracy in Action <[link removed]>
Careers
CIJA is Hiring: <[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]>
- Associate Director, Partnerships and Community Engagement (Quebec) <[link removed]>
Chief Executive Officer, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg <[link removed]>
Designer/Creative Coordinator: Jewish Federation of Winnipeg <[link removed]>
Hillel Director, Jewish Federation of Edmonton <[link removed]>
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