Click here to register! For more than a decade now, the Israeli blockade on Gaza has rendered life there intolerable. The “biggest prison on earth” is a humanitarian disaster. But despite this reality, Gazans press on, displaying exceptional fortitude (Sumoud), fighting off pangs of despair and pursuing freedom against great...
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Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) is a grassroots organization grounded in Jewish tradition that opposes all forms of racism and advocates for justice and peace for all in Israel-Palestine. Our strength comes from our members. IJV has active chapters in cities and on university campuses across the country.
Introducing Our New Communications & Media Lead, Aaron Lakoff
It is my absolute pleasure and honour to be joining your ranks as the new Communications and Media lead! I had my first day on Monday, and I’m incredibly excited to get down to work. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself, and please don’t be a stranger!...
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Tell Calgary Councilors #noIHRA!
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) re-definition of antisemitism is up for a vote at another city council - this time in Calgary. The IHRA definition conflates legitimate criticism of Israel with antisemitism, which is why it’s being weaponized by pro-Israel lobby groups like B’nai Brith Canada and the Centre...
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Defend Palestine Solidarity in Canada
Our movement for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine is currently facing unprecedented attack by right-wing pro-Israel groups. No longer able to defend Israel’s record, these lobby groups have ramped up their efforts to silence defenders of Palestinian human rights. Their weapon of choice is the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)...
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The Hardest Conversation
The Hardest Conversation seeks to offer a safe and anonymous space for Jews to have conversations about Israel that many of us work very hard to avoid. These conversations are difficult, but we believe that they are deeply important. Our volunteers are here to connect with anyone who doesn’t feel...
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#noIHRA Petition: Fighting antisemitism is a must. But the IHRA definition is the wrong approach.
Antisemitism is a real problem and must be fought in all its forms. Yet the primary goal of those promoting the IHRA definition of antisemitism is to ban or criminalize criticism of Israel and of Zionism, and silence support for Palestinian rights. The IHRA definition thus represents a threat to...
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Campaigns
#NOIHRA
The IHRA definition of antisemitism is designed to silence criticism of Israel and of Zionism by equating this criticism with antisemitism.
#STOPJNFCANADA
#StopJNFCanada is a campaign to revoke JNF Canada’s charitable status and expose, challenge and stop the JNF’s discriminatory and harmful activities.
Social Media Feeds
"S.G. [a pseudonym] was adamant that although he was grateful for the opportunity to share his journey and potentially help other neo-Nazi extremists to seek de-radicalization by speaking to the media, he credits the antifa (anti-fascist) movement for doing the majority of the work necessary to break down barriers."
An important article on current neo-Nazi activity and anti-fascist activism in Canada.
'Deadly serious': Ex neo-Nazi and Iron March user speaks out on de-radicalization
www.ctvnews.ca
An ex-Iron March user and de-radicalized neo-Nazi says that the rising tide of fascism in the world is not being taken seriously enough – and wants to tell others that it is not too late to leave hatred behind.Plusieurs attaques ont été lancées contre la Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU) dans les derniers jours pour des accusations fallacieuses d'antisémitisme. VJI continuera à supporter des étudiant-e-s qui refusent les voyages à des fins propagande en Israël.
"Ces voyages en Israël, n'ont rien d'innocent, dans un pays qui continue de faire fi du droit international en se livrant à la plus longue occupation militaire de l'histoire moderne et au massacre régulier de civils non armés. Alors même que les invitations de Hillel étaient envoyées aux étudiants de McGill cet automne, les forces d'occupation israéliennes ont tué plus de 30 personnes à Gaza, dont plusieurs enfants."
www.ijvcanada.org
Montreal, 5 décembre, 2019 Voix juives indépendantes Canada (VJI) dénonce les allégations fallacieuses de discrimination et d'antisémitisme de la part de l'administration de McGill et des groupes de pression pro-israéliens qui sont dirigées contre l’ Association étudiante de l'Université ...The Students' Society of McGill University (SSMU) has come under attack in recent days with false allegations of antisemitism. IJV will continue to stand by students who refuse Hillel's all-expenses-paid trips to Israel.
“There is nothing innocent about these trips to Israel, a country that continues to thumb its nose at international law with the longest-running military occupation in modern history, and regular massacres of unarmed civilians. Even as Hillel’s invitations were going out to McGill students over the fall, Israeli occupation forces killed over 30 people in Gaza, including several children.”
www.ijvcanada.org
Montreal, December 5, 2019--Independent Jewish Voices Canada (IJV) denounces false claims of discrimination and antisemitism by the McGill administration and pro-Israel lobby groups directed at the Student Society of McGill University (SSMU). SSMU has come under harsh criticism for censuring a sOn this #GivingTuesday, donate to IJV & stand with Palestine!
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Defend Palestine Solidarity in Canada
www.ijvcanada.org
Our movement for peace and justice in Israel-Palestine is currently facing unprecedented attack by right-wing pro-Israel groups. No longer able to defend Israel’s record, these lobby groups have ramped up their efforts to silence defenders of Palestinian human rights. Their weapon of choice is t