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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.
Human Rights Groups Request Face-to-Face Meeting with Trudeau on Palestine
Independent Jewish Voices Canada, along with our allies from several human rights organizations, is requesting a face-to-face meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to address our concerns on Canada-Israel relations and the occupation of Palestinian territories. Our full letter, sent to Trudeau on December 12, 2019 is below. For updates,...
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IJV Webinar: Palestinian Youth Voices from Gaza
Thanks to everyone who participated in our webinar! You can watch the full video here if you missed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ceYX1-0SuI&feature=youtu.be 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...
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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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#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.
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La militante féministe Dalila Awada réplique contre un des pire chroniqueurs de la droite identitaire au Québec, Richard Martineau. Bravo Dalila!
"Je vais donc répéter: ma position n’a jamais été de défendre le voile comme tu le prétends, mais bien de défendre la liberté des femmes de choisir de quelle façon elles veulent se vêtir. Ça implique de ne PAS se faire imposer le port du voile. Je répète aussi qu’on peut tout à fait critiquer – et même haïr – ce vêtement, mais que cela ne justifie pas qu’on canalise cette haine vers les femmes qui le portent."
«Ni niaise ni stupide: Lettre à Richard Martineau» - Dalila Awada
journalmetro.com
Salut Richard (...) Je m’explique bien mal le plaisir sournois que tu sembles prendre à varger encore et encore sur des groupes marginalisés au Québec.Sid Shniad of IJV Vancouver weighs in on The Electronic Intifada on our campaign against the IHRA’s redefinition of antisemitism. Check it out!
“The main problem with the definition is that appended to it is a list of 11 illustrative examples of anti-Semitism, seven of which relate to what the authors define as illegitimate criticism of Israel. These criticisms, they contend, are therefore anti-Semitic. In short, this is the latest manifestation of the continuing effort to brand criticism of Israel and Zionism as anti-Semitism, albeit one of the most ambitious.”
Canada must not suppress free speech on Israel
electronicintifada.net
Dubious definition of anti-Semitism is being challenged.Once again, it is crucial that we stop the IHRA's redefinition of antisemitism from being implemented in Canada.
"Trump's executive order might jeopardize funding at schools where students engage in the BDS movement, and could pressure schools to ban the movement."
Visit www.noihra.ca for more info
Students Speak Out Against Trump’s Anti-Semitism Executive Order
nowthisnews.com
These Jewish and Palestinian students are speaking out against Trump for equating anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism in his Judaism executive order.Why is Jagmeet Singh appeasing the pro-Israel lobby over rank-and-file Canada’s NDP / Le NPD du Canada members who support Palestinian rights?
The latest on rabble.ca by IJV's Sheryl Nestel in response to Jagmeet's recent appearance on the CIJA podcast.
Why is Jagmeet Singh ignoring progressive voices on Palestine?
rabble.ca
It's no secret that many members of the NDP think that Canada's historically progressive party needs a makeover in its relationship to Israel and Palestine.Make no mistake: the JDL are a racist terrorist organization. In these difficult times, we need to be building bridges with other racialized groups, not burning them.
Head of militant Jewish group plans to ‘confront’ black leaders in NYC
nypost.com
The leader of the militant Jewish Defense League says he is soon coming to New York City to confront black leaders. “A top priority for the Jewish Defence [sic] League in New York City will b...