Welcome to B'nai Brith Canada - Who we are. What we do.

B'nai Brith Canada is the independent voice of the Jewish community, representing its interests nationwide to government, NGO's and the wider Canadian public.

Since 1875, it has been respected for its groundbreaking work on matters relating to antisemitism, racism and human rights, its strong advocacy on the pressing issues of the day, and the important social services it provides. More...



Support B'nai Brith Canada

With the number of antisemitic incidents increasing almost five-fold in the last decade, and a virtual explosion of internet hate fueling such anti-Jewish activity, the work of B'nai Brith Canada is more important than ever. Make your donation now.

S.O.S. FRIENDS OF ISRAEL CAMPAIGN TO COMBAT THE GAZA FLOTILLA LIES

Please click here to learn more about this aggressive counter-offensive in support of the Jewish State.

Talking points on IHH, the radical Islamist organization behind the flotilla incident.

The Truth about Jerusalem

SIGN THE PETITION NOW.  B’nai Brith Canada calls for IHH to be designated as a terrorist entity in Canada.

To donate to the SOS Friends of Israel Campaign, please click here.

B'NAI BRITH CANADA ALZHEIMER'S CARE FACILITY

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Cases of Alzheimer’s Disease expected to dramatically rise;
B’nai Brith steps up to the plate by building free-standing Alzheimer’s care facility

To make a donation to this crucial community project,
please click here and select Alzheimer’s Home from the ‘Donate To’ list.

To inquire about naming and sponsorship opportunities for major donors,
please call Luna Roth of the B’nai Brith Foundation at 416-633-6224 ext. 107.

AUDIT OF ANTISEMITIC INCIDENTS


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Audit Press Release – English, French

National Executive Summary – English, French
Quebec Regional Summary – English, French
Ontario Regional Summary – English
British Columbia Regional Summary – English
Manitoba Regional Summary – English
Saskatchewan Regional Summary – English
Alberta Regional Summary – English
Atlantic Canada Regional Summary – English

To access previous Audits click here

STUDENT HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS

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To read the announcement with this year’s winners please click here

2010 Winners

For biographies of the chairs of this program, please click here.

NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, REMEMBRANCE AND RESEARCH

B’nai Brith Canada is proud to announce the launch of the National Task Force on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research.
For more information go to www.holocaustbbctaskforce.ca.

For a list of the internationally-renowned experts in the National Task Force please click here.

B’nai Brith Canada announces participation of eight eminent scholars in major research project for the National Holocaust Task Force

Government of Canada Supports National Task Force on Holocaust Research, Remembrance and Education

COMMUNITY SECURITY

Helpful Tips: The 12 Warning Signs

Securing Our Community

(For posting in your local synagogue, school or Jewish community centre)

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STOP ANTISEMITISM ON CAMPUS

York University discriminates against Christian and Jewish coalition ahead of Israel Apartheid Week
York University conference lives up to anti-Israel expectations

Action Alert: Applaud universities that are refusing to allow inflammatory IAW posters.
“Report Card on York University” (National Post, June 13, 2009)
B’nai Brith ad in National Post (September 12, 2009)
B’nai Brith ad in National Post (March 7, 2009)
B’nai Brith ad in National Post (February 21, 2009)
B’nai Brith ad in National Post (February 14, 2009)
Contact information for university presidents

Operation Thank You

Operation Thank You:
An Educational Outreach Initiative to honour Canadian Soldiers in Afghanistan.

For more information, click here.

UN AFFAIRS

Analysis of the Goldstone Report: Stone or Gold?

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B’nai Brith denounces the Goldstone Report

B’nai Brith Canada denounces UN General Assembly adoption of Goldstone Report; Applauds Canadian Government for voting against resolution

B’nai Brith Canada disagrees with Cotler’s proposed Israeli inquiry into Gaza War

Submission to the Goldstone Mission on the Gaza Conflict

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B’nai Brith Canada releases brief on UN reform

Reforming the “Reformed” UN Human Rights Council

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Click here to access B'nai Brith Canada's press release.

News Courtesy of the Jewish Tribune

Shootings at Jewish families shake up community in Ste. Agathe, Quebec

STE. AGATHE – A 15-year-old Ste. Agathe resident has once again given the Quebec Laurentian mountain town a black eye in regard to acts of intolerance against members of the Jewish community.

Quebec’s Laurentian Mountains have a significant orthodox Jewish population in the summer and a year-round synagogue in Ste. Agathe. Over the last number of years there have been a wide array of troubling incidents targetting Jews.

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B'nai Brith Upcoming Events

Toronto – 2010 Award of Merit Gala

October 19, 2010


Conversations with Survivors: The past, the present and the future

Thursday, November 4, 2010, 6:30pm
League for Human Rights of B’nai Brith Canada
15 Hove Street, Toronto, ON


Winnipeg – 2010 Award of Merit Gala

November 16, 2010


Montreal – 2010 Award of Merit Gala

December 8, 2010
The Queen Elizabeth Hotel - 900 Rene Levesque Boulevard West


For past community events check the community events section.


Book your next trip with GoIsraelTravel as a B'nai Brith member and you will receive a 5% percent discount on any of the following services: hotels, daily excursions and tours to Israel and beyond as well as car rentals in Israel and Jordan.

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