Tag: Canada
Iranians take to streets to mark anniversary of 1979 Islamic Revolution
Tens of thousands of Iranians took to the streets in cities across the country on Tuesday to commemorate the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
State TV showed rallies in at least half a dozen...
Canadian Jewish groups ‘disappointed’ mayor nixes anti-Semitism definition
Two major Jewish organizations in Canada expressed dismay on Tuesday after Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante chose not to support a motion to have the city adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) definition of...
El Al flight forced to land before Shabbat, Chabad steps in to help
Not long after El Al Flight #26 took off from Newark International Airport for Tel Aviv on Thursday night, there was trouble onboard. Smoke began to fill the cabin, and the plane was forced...
Canada’s recent, though rare, vote against Israel at UN sparks concern in Jewish circles
Aside from the United States, Canada has been one of Israel’s most stalwart allies on the international stage, often voting against one-sided resolutions targeting the Jewish state. However, a number of recent votes by...
Anti-Semitism is alive and well at York University in Canada
I found myself locked in a room listening to Israel Defense Forces’ veterans tell their stories while people outside chanted for my blood. For several hours, the protesters chanted, pounded on the walls and doors of...
Canada upholds vote for anti-Israel UN resolution
Canada on Tuesday voted to uphold its Nov. 20 preliminary vote in favor of a United Nations resolution that calls eastern Jerusalem “occupied” territory and condemns Israel’s West Bank security barrier.
The resolution, which North Korea, Zimbabwe,...
Canadian mail gets a little brighter this Hanukkah
Canadians hoping to add a little Hanukkah decor to their envelopes or gift packages this year are in luck, as Canada Post has issued a new holiday stamp to its roster this year.
The new...
Will Trudeau’s new government maintain steady support for Israel?
Despite Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau overcoming corruption allegations and winning re-election last month, he is set to govern with a minority government that will likely include support from parties to the left of his Liberal...
Toronto Raptors object to BDS claiming victory behind canceled Israel trip
Despite activists from the anti-Israel BDS movement claiming victory over the Toronto Raptors canceling their planned visit to Israel this summer after winning the NBA championship this year, the team’s co-owner Larry Tanenbaum said...
Canadian officials face criticism for honoring Ukrainian Nazi collaborators
Canadian officials are receiving backlash from the Jewish community for honoring members of Ukrainian organizations that helped the Nazis in World War II.
A new monument in Sambir, Ukraine, honors members of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists...