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Building a more inclusive Canada by sharing the lessons of the Holocaust, advocating for human rights and combatting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.

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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 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…
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Yesterday, a pregnant woman and her husband were on their way to the hospital to welcome a new baby when their vehicle came under fire in a brutal terrorist attack in the West Bank. The baby was delivered in an emergency C-section and is reportedly in serious condition.

Yesterday, a pregnant woman and her husband were on their way to the hospital to welcome a new baby when their vehicle came under fire in a brutal terrorist attack in the West Bank.

The baby was delivered in an emergency C-section and is reportedly in serious condition.
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A shocking revelation: the name of a Nazi collaborator involved in the execution of Jews during the Holocaust was originally engraved on the government-funded Victims of Communism memorial – before being quietly removed ahead of the monument’s official unveiling last year. FSWC

A shocking revelation: the name of a Nazi collaborator involved in the execution of Jews during the Holocaust was originally engraved on the government-funded Victims of Communism memorial – before being quietly removed ahead of the monument’s official unveiling last year.

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At just 17 years old, Dalia Baldor is taking a bold stand against antisemitism by educating her peers about the horrors of hate through a Holocaust education program. It’s in response to the antisemitism she has experienced firsthand. Read more: fswc.ca/news/changemak…

At just 17 years old, Dalia Baldor is taking a bold stand against antisemitism by educating her peers about the horrors of hate through a Holocaust education program. It’s in response to the antisemitism she has experienced firsthand.

Read more: fswc.ca/news/changemak…
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Wishing Yuval Raphael, this year’s Israeli representative in the Eurovision Song Contest and a survivor of the Nova Festival massacre, the best of luck as she heads into the grand final tomorrow. We encourage everyone to go online and vote for her at esc.vote. Go

Wishing Yuval Raphael, this year’s Israeli representative in the Eurovision Song Contest and a survivor of the Nova Festival massacre, the best of luck as she heads into the grand final tomorrow. We encourage everyone to go online and vote for her at esc.vote. Go
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A big Mazel Tov to Israel’s Yuval Raphael for placing second in last night’s Eurovision Grand Final – and for receiving the highest number of public votes! A survivor of the October 7 Nova Festival massacre, Yuval rose above the hate to take the stage in a fierce display of

A big Mazel Tov to Israel’s Yuval Raphael for placing second in last night’s Eurovision Grand Final – and for receiving the highest number of public votes!

A survivor of the October 7 Nova Festival massacre, Yuval rose above the hate to take the stage in a fierce display of
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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

In his latest piece for the <a href="/TorontoStar/">Toronto Star</a>, <a href="/LevittMichael/">Michael Levitt 🇨🇦🎗️</a> 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
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FSWC’s Tour for Humanity recently completed a three-week journey through New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and – for the first time – Prince Edward Island. The mobile education centre visited 13 schools, delivered 64 workshops and reached over 1,900 students with powerful lessons on

FSWC’s Tour for Humanity recently completed a three-week journey through New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and – for the first time – Prince Edward Island.

The mobile education centre visited 13 schools, delivered 64 workshops and reached over 1,900 students with powerful lessons on
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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

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

According to
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Last night, more than 2,300 members of the Jewish community and allies gathered in Toronto for a deeply moving evening with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, whose son Hersh was murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza after being kidnapped on October 7. Appearing in Canada for

Last night, more than 2,300 members of the Jewish community and allies gathered in Toronto for a deeply moving evening with Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, whose son Hersh was murdered by Hamas terrorists in Gaza after being kidnapped on October 7.

Appearing in Canada for
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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.

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Over the past 19 months, anti-Israel protests outside synagogues, community centres, schools and hospitals have included acts of hate, intimidation, harassment and obstruction. While freedom of assembly and expression are fundamental rights, they must not come at the cost of

Over the past 19 months, anti-Israel protests outside synagogues, community centres, schools and hospitals have included acts of hate, intimidation, harassment and obstruction. While freedom of assembly and expression are fundamental rights, they must not come at the cost of
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Tonight marks Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim), commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in 1967. On this day, we celebrate the moment when Jewish access to the Old City, including the Western Wall, was restored for the first time in nearly two

Tonight marks Jerusalem Day (Yom Yerushalayim), commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War in 1967.

On this day, we celebrate the moment when Jewish access to the Old City, including the Western Wall, was restored for the first time in nearly two
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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.

Over 56,000 strong walked together at this year’s <a href="/UJAFederation/">UJA Federation of Greater Toronto</a> 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.
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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

The <a href="/TorontoPolice/">Toronto Police</a> 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
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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. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

A remarkable day on the Hill! Honoured to represent <a href="/CanadianFSWC/">Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center</a> 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. 🇨🇦🇬🇧
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Today marks 600 days since the October 7, 2023 massacre. Over 1,200 innocent children, women and men were murdered, 58 hostages remain in captivity at the hands of terrorists, and hundreds of soldiers have lost their lives in the aftermath. We remember the victims, we continue

Today marks 600 days since the October 7, 2023 massacre. 

Over 1,200 innocent children, women and men were murdered, 58 hostages remain in captivity at the hands of terrorists, and hundreds of soldiers have lost their lives in the aftermath.

We remember the victims, we continue
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FSWC had the honour of experiencing the Nova Exhibition yesterday, a powerful tribute to the lives lost and forever changed on October 7. We had the privilege of hearing from Danielle Gelbaum, a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre. Her testimony was a profound

FSWC had the honour of experiencing the Nova Exhibition yesterday, a powerful tribute to the lives lost and forever changed on October 7.

We had the privilege of hearing from Danielle Gelbaum, a survivor of the Nova Music Festival massacre. Her testimony was a profound