The Jewish Federation of Victoria and Vancouver Island (JFVVI) is the umbrella organization for the Jewish community in Victoria and on Vancouver Island.
Vancouver Island, BC
Joined October 2021
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“Although our community has waited far too long to see this, we are pleased to see that the city has finally decided to tackle this serious issue and will be discussing a policy framework regarding the city’s response to demonstrations at next Tuesday’s council meeting.” - CIJA VP @MStock2024
Today, Toronto City Council will consider measures to protect our community from rising hate. This includes serious steps we have long been calling for, including a bylaw to protect institutions from protests, more resources for police, and other policies to keep our city safe. We urge all councilors to support these measures without delay. The time for empty rhetoric is over. #topoli
thecjn.ca/ontario/toronto-co… @TheCJN
'The ground gave way': Prayers, protests and police as Canada marks anniversary of Oct. 7 Hamas attack timescolonist.com/local-news… via @timescolonist
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BUYcott Indigo Books on Sept 25th! For months, anti-Israel groups have targeted Heather Reisman and Indigo Books. In response, @cijainfo is organizing a national BUYcott. Shop in-store or online to stand against this harmful campaign!
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On International Day of Charity, we applaud the work of charities & non-profits, including Jewish Federations that aim to preserve and strengthen the quality of Jewish life and engagement in Canada, Israel and the world.
We celebrate the contributions & philanthropic activities of all volunteers & donors that make our world a better place! Please consider supporting your local federation at cija.ca/our_partners .
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A new independent poll has confirmed what we at CIJA have been saying all along about the anti-Israel protests on Canadian university campuses: the majority of Canadians believe protesters have engaged in racist, discriminatory, and violent demonstrations that have damaged property and threatened school safety. As such, they oppose these protests, which are promoted by a marginal element.
Universities must take note. Canadians do not support them kowtowing to these tactics, and university administrations must show clear resolve in enforcing campus rules and regulations. With the next semester approaching, universities need a clear, publicized plan to ensure the public can be confident that these toxic protests will be dealt with appropriately.
It’s time we all said, “Enough of the extremism that’s defining our campuses and communities.”
pollara.com/canadian-views-o…
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What Richard said 👇👇
If I were a fringe group of Jews like IJV, I'd stay away from the issue of representation. The *vast* majority of Canada’s Jews - 91% - identify with Zionism, the right to Jewish self-determination in the State of Israel. Only 3% of Jews are anti-Zionist. cjs.journals.yorku.ca/index.…
Enforce Laws , Bylaws, Restore Order, and Combat Antisemitism on Vancouver Island - Sign the Petition! chng.it/hMSrkCm9H9 via @CdnChange
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We are pleased to see the federal government's updated Anti-Racism Strategy continues to enshrine the #IHRA definiton of antisemitism and supports @DeborahLyonsSE's work on the IHRA Handbook.
Today, @KamalKheraLib, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, unveiled Canada’s new Anti-Racism Strategy: Changing Systems, Transforming Lives: Canada's Anti-Racism Strategy 2024–2028.
*Of particular relevance for the Canadian Jewish community, the strategy includes the gold standard IHRA working definition of antisemitism which was officially adopted by the government in 2019.*
It also includes:
• $70 million in grant funding to communities to launch events and projects or build capacity in organizations, including those that support Jewish communities.
• Recognition of the rise of antisemitism in Canada post-Oct 7th.
• Support for promoting and preserving the voices and security of Jewish communities in Canada.
• Upholding criminal charges towards the willful promotion of antisemitism by condoning, denying, or downplaying the Holocaust as a criminal offence in Canada.
You can read Canada’s new Anti-Racism Strategy here:
canada.ca/en/canadian-herita…
Enforce Laws , Bylaws, Restore Order, and Combat Antisemitism on Vancouver Island - Sign the Petition! chng.it/2Tc4pPDGFC via @CdnChange
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The individual arrested by the @VancouverPD, Charlotte Kates, who is behind the #siege attack @UBC, did a training session for @Columbia called “Resistance 101” 2 weeks before the siege.
“During the virtual session with one of the speakers, #Samidoun coordinator Charlotte Kates told attendees, “There is nothing wrong with being a member of Hamas, being a leader of Hamas, being a fighter in Hamas… These are the people that are on the front lines defending Palestine,” according #YouTube footage cited in the @WSJ report.” -article below
@ubcprez @Dave_Eby @NikiSharma2 and @lisabeare everyday you allow the siege to continue, you are one day closer to a Columbia outcome.
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#cdnpoli #bcpoli
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‼️🚨 When people show you who they are, believe them. We are deeply disturbed by this photo of a protestor at @uOttawa proudly wearing the Hamas logo on their back. Hamas is a listed terrorist organization in 🇨🇦 — one that targets Jews not just in 🇮🇱 but around the 🌎
That anyone would parade around their support and promote this terror group is shocking and has no place on campus or in our society.
The university has a duty to ensure such glorification of terror is met with more than condemnation. It needs sanctioning. Dismantle this encampment. Now.
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Let my daughter go.
Let my son go.
Let our kids go.
Let my father go.
Let my mother go.
Let my husband go.
Let my brother go.
Let my sister go.
Let my nephew go.
Let my grandson go.
Let my family go.
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Do you have questions around Bill C-63, the new Online Harms Bill?
Join us on April 17 at 1 PM ET for a special briefing from legal experts Dr. @mgeist and Dr. @EmilyLaidlaw . They will analyze the bill, its intentions, and the pros and cons of how it will help fight online hate.
🎟️us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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📢 Please help us thank the 117 MPs who last night voted “NO” to rewarding Hamas and “NO” to changing Canada’s longstanding foreign policy.
cija.ca/thank_mps_who_refuse…
Let them know that their principled stance on the issue has been recognized – by you and the entire community.
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🚨Please help us thank the 117 MPs who last night voted “NO” to rewarding Hamas and “NO” to changing Canada’s longstanding foreign policy.
📢 Let them know that their principled stance on the issue has been recognized – by you and the entire community.
📨cija.ca/thank_mps_who_refuse…
