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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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.
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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IJV Webinar: What’s wrong with the IHRA re-definition of antisemitism?
The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism has recently been adopted by the Liberal government as part of its so-called “Antiracism strategy.” Why the big push for a new definition? And why are so many human rights and civil liberties organizations objecting to it? Prof. Amos Goldberg will take...
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The IHRA definition of antisemitism is designed to silence criticism of Israel and of Zionism by equating this criticism with antisemitism.
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Bernie Sanders on #antisemitism and its weaponization
"Opposing antisemitism is a core value of progressivism. So it’s very troubling to me that we are also seeing accusations of antisemitism used as a cynical political weapon against progressives. One of the most dangerous things Trump has done is to divide Americans by using false allegations of antisemitism, mostly regarding the US–Israel relationship. We should be very clear that it is not antisemitic to criticize the policies of the Israeli government."
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The forces fomenting antisemitism are the forces arrayed against oppressed people around the world, including Palestinians.One week from today, Calgary City Council will vote on a motion to adopt the contested IHRA re-definition of antisemitism, which seeks to criminalize supporters of Palestinian human rights like you.
It failed in Vancouver, now it's up to us to ensure it fails in Calgary too.
Write to the Mayor and Councillors now to defend Palestine solidarity and the right to protest!
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Tell Calgary City Councillors: No IHRA
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Write to the Calgary City Council now to tell them #noIHRA!Noura Erakat is 🔥🔥🔥 on CBC Radio The Sunday Edition. Must listen.
Israel violates international law with impunity, says human rights lawyer | CBC Radio
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In its relationship with Palestinians, the government of Israel repeatedly has violated international law and faced no consequences on the world stage, according to Noura Erakat. She is a professor at Rutgers University and the author of Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine.The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) re-definition of antisemitism is up for a vote at another city council - this time in Calgary, Alberta.
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 for Israel and Jewish Affairs to shut down supporters of Palestinian human rights.
Write to them now to let them know that this is not the way to fight antisemitism!
#NoIHRA
Tell Calgary City Councillors: No IHRA
www.noihra.ca
Write to the Calgary City Council now to tell them #noIHRA!Surprise! The Jewish National Fund - JNF is being used as a bank for the Israeli right-wing to buy land and property in the occupied Palestinian territory. And guess what? Canadians are contributing to said bank by way of allowing the Jewish National Fund of Canada to maintain tax-deducible status!
"The fund that had no reason for being has finally found one. Unfortunately, that reason will only make us pine for the days when they were trying to convince us that the environment was their only concern."
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