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In honour of Asian Heritage Month and Jewish Heritage Month, join us May 26 for Visas for Life – a powerful virtual program exploring the story of Jewish refugees, their escape to Japan during WWII and the heroic diplomats who helped them. Register here: interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblin…







In his latest piece for the Toronto Star, Michael Levitt 🇨🇦🎗️ sheds light on the alarming rise in antisemitic hate crimes targeting Toronto’s Jewish community. Detailing the wave of incidents since the Oct. 7 Hamas massacre in Israel, he underscores the gravity of this deeply



We are devastated by the horrific shooting that took place last night outside an American Jewish Committee event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. Two innocent young lives were tragically taken: Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, staff members of Embassy of Israel to the USA. According to



Congratulations to Steve Rai on his appointment as Vancouver Police’s new Chief Constable. After decades of dedicated service, this new title is well deserved. We look forward to continuing our work with him to help ensure the safety and security of Vancouver’s Jewish community.



Over 56,000 strong walked together at this year’s UJA Federation of Greater Toronto Walk with Israel in Toronto. Being there alongside thousands of our community members andallies alike was an unforgettable reminder of our unity and shared strength - a powerful celebration of resilience and pride.


The Toronto Police is investigating a disturbing series of hate-motivated vandalism incidents targeting synagogues along Bayview Ave. between Finch and Lawrence Ave. East. Most recently, three synagogues were defaced – along with their front lawn signs – in what's clearly a


A remarkable day on the Hill! Honoured to represent Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center at the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa this morning. A truly historc day for Canada, as His Majesty King Charles III lays out the Government's policy priorities for the year ahead. 🇨🇦🇬🇧


