Canada
Friends of the Simon Wiesenthal Center called it “outrageous” that the York Region District School Board had considered not using the symbol.
MPs in the Canadian House of Commons voted 327 to 0 to accept the non-binding motion.
“Campus cops were just looking at us getting assaulted and didn’t want to intervene,” the man recounts.
Well-versed in public speaking and debate coaching, Ruby Grinberg volunteers in her community and seeks to raise awareness about cancer.
“This is a vile act, and I condemn antisemitism in our city,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow.
“I think the Jewish community has more allies than they realize,” says Goldie Ghamari, who was born in Iran and comes from a Muslim background.
More foreign carriers are resuming service to Ben-Gurion International Airport.
Speaking at an Orthodox synagogue in Quebec, Pierre Poilievre received multiple standing ovations for his support of Israel.
“This isn’t about the Jewish community,” said Melissa Lantsman, a Jewish member of the Canadian Parliament. “It’s about our country.”
Speakers, including officials, told stories of verbal harassment and outright physical assault.
“Canada completely lost its moral compass and cannot be seen as a strong democracy anymore,” MK Sharren Haskel told JNS.
“It’s regrettable that the Canadian government is taking a step that undermines Israel’s right to self-defense against Hamas terrorists,” said Foreign Minister Israel Katz.
