Canadian Jewry
Choosing conviction over party lines, Dan Illouz leaves Likud in bid to shape Israel’s future
In Jerusalem spoke with Illouz during a brief lull in his busy schedule to hear a bit about his life, principles, and the issues in this election.
Canadian court convicts youth in 2023 plot to carry out mass-casualty attack on Jews
Teachers in Ontario file human rights applications against school boards, unions for antisemitism
Canadian Jews considering immigration to US under Trump amid increasing fear of antisemitism
Ontario Jewish community saddened, but not shocked, by synagogue shooting
“We knew this was going to happen,” Warren, a member of Sons of Jacob and a resident of Belleville. told JTA. “We’ve been saying as Jews that we’re very concerned with the rise of antisemitism."
Canadian NDP leader slammed for Yom Kippur message claiming Jews failed 'to stop ongoing genocide'
"This year I'm reflecting on the fact that we failed to do our part to stop an ongoing genocide committed in our name," NDP leader Avi Lewis posted.
Who decided to station police at Sons of Jacob on Yom Kippur? - comment
Const. Jeff Smith's presence is the main reason 25 people walked out of Kol Nidre unharmed. Ottawa and Queen's Park still write their security programs as though they were a temporary embarrassment.
Toronto mayoral candidate challenges incumbent on handling of antisemitism during debate
The flashpoint occurred during a questioning segment when former cabinet minister and mayoral contender Chris Alexander pressed Mayor Chow on her absence from a community event last week.
Canadian man charged with three hate crimes by Ontario police over antisemitic social media content
Hamilton police launched an inquiry in July 2025 after receiving a report concerning material posted publicly to an account on the social media platform X/Twitter.
Canadian pro-Israel groups respond to government ban on Israeli settlement goods
The policy shift followed a joint statement issued on Tuesday by Prime Minister Mark Carney alongside international leaders confirming plans to introduce restrictions on trade with settlements.
New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response
The initial launch features a pilot assessment covering four universities where students have reported particularly hostile social climates.
Billboard truck calls out antisemitism in neighborhoods targeted weekly by anti-Israel protesters
Michael Teper, president of CAEF, described the mobile billboard campaign in a statement to The Jerusalem Post as an experiment to shift the community’s approach to public demonstrations.
Christian Lawmakers ask President Trump to grant Jewish Canadians refuge from antisemitism
A letter from Christian lawmakers in America said more than 2,000 Jewish Canadians have expressed interest in moving because of safety concerns.
North American aliyah wave continues as 2,200 immigrants set to arrive this summer
The immigrants are part of an unprecedented wave of aliyah taking place during the summer months, from June through September.
