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This week, CIJA and Jewish Federations across Canada hosted our sixth annual legal conference The Abraham Accords: A Turning Point in the Legal World, where expert panelists discussed the legal implications of the Abraham Accords for the Middle East and the diaspora.



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CIJA and Jewish Federations across Canada thank the hundreds of members of the legal community who attended The Abraham Accords: A Turning Point in the Legal World, our sixth annual legal conference. Among many expert panelists and guests were Dr. Tal Becker, Legal Adviser to Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and His Excellency Dr. Ronen Hoffman, Israel's Ambassador in Canada, who explored the legal implications of the Abraham Accords, how bilateral treaties are negotiated, and how lawyers in countries party to the accords view them. Learn more about CIJA’s work to promote Jewish Life in Canada here. <[link removed]>



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On March 9, CIJA will host its annual Jewish Disability Advocacy Day, assembling policymakers, community members, and social service organizations to discuss issues and solutions geared toward making a more accessible Canada. We are encouraged that this year's Jewish Disability Advocacy Day comes in the wake of the Canada Disability Benefit (Bill C-22) being passed unanimouslyinthe House of Commons. If you haven’t already done so, please consider sending a <[link removed]>note to thank your MP <[link removed]> for passing the benefit.Learn more about CIJA’s priorities here. <[link removed]>



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‘For 21 years I have endured slurs, “harmless” jokes and swastikas. Yet only recently have I finally felt truly afraid. For 21 years, mainstream civil society has looked the other way as antisemitism continued to rise.’



Ben Dodek, conflict studies and human rights student at the University of Ottawa, shares his experience with rising antisemitism in Canada’s civil society.



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CIJA in the News 



Une leader d’extrême droite européenne de passage au Canada (Journal de Montreal, Journal de Quebec) <[link removed]>



Doorstep Postings: Pierre Poilievre denouncing a German politician who met three Conservative MPs is a reflection of our new reality (The CJN) <[link removed]>



Poilievre dénonce la députée allemande que des collègues conservateurs ont rencontrée (La Presse, Le Devoir + Syndication de La Presse Canadienne) <[link removed]>



Justin Trudeau rips Conservatives over Tory MPs’ meeting with known extremist (Toronto Star) <[link removed]>



Richmond adopts IHRA (Jewish Independent) <[link removed]>



Poilievre dismisses claims he spoke to controversial German politician as 'categorically false' (CTV News, Bell Media Syndication <[link removed]>)



Dodek: Antisemitic jokes are no laughing matter (Ottawa Citizen) <[link removed]>







Poilievre condemns 'vile' views of German politician seen lunching with Conservative MPs (CBC News) <[link removed]>



Two Conservative MPs silent after Poilievre says they 'regret' meeting German politician (CTV News, Toronto Star, Canadian Press Syndication) <[link removed]>





Un acte de vandalisme antisémite choque la communauté de Chatham-Kent (Radio-Canada – ICI Windsor) <[link removed]>





Rattrapage du vendredi 3 mars 2023 – L’actualité régionale avec Marine Lefèvre , Vandalisme antisémite choque la communauté de Chatham-Kent (Radio-Canada, Matins Sans Frontières) <[link removed]>











Community Calendar



March 5-6 | Purim

March 9 |Jewish Disability Advocacy Day

March 27 |Unlearn It Virtual Workshop for Ontario Middle School Educators (4:30-6 p.m.) <[link removed]>

April 5-April 13 |Passover

April 17-18 |Yom HaShoah

April 24-25 |Yom HaZikaron

April 25-26 |Yom Ha’atzmaut



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]>







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