Bid to Win a Pair of Air Canada Tickets and Support FSWC

Spirit of Hope is now sold out! We look forward to seeing everyone who registered at the event on May 30th.The auction for two round-trip Air Canada Business Class tickets is still open. 

Take a shot at winning a trip to anywhere in North America while also supporting Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center.

For any questions regarding the event or the auction, please contact Tracey at tsteyn@fswc.ca or 416-864-9735 ext. 21.

Place Bid for Air Canada Tickets

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Shocking Rise of Antisemitism in Europe

FSWC is disheartened to learn of new shocking studies that warn of rising antisemitism. In a report, the Union of Jewish Students in France held a study that found that 53 per cent of respondents surveyed believed that Zionism is a Jewish conspiracy. Equally shocking is a report issued last month by the Dutch Public Prosecution Service which found that 41 per cent of all hate attacks were directed against Jews, double the number of 2016.   

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Your Ward News Distributed in Forest Hill Area Again

The publishers of Your Ward News are once again targeting the Jewish community. Despite the fact that hate crime charges were laid against its publishers, the publication is still being posted online and being hand delivered in neighbourhoods. Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center has advised the Toronto Police of its most recent distribution and will continue to support the community, which is being harassed. The current edition promotes hate and intolerance toward individuals, politicians, women, the gay community and the Jewish community among others. It is openly antisemitic and provocative and must be immediately condemned by authorities. 

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Canada and Israel Engaging in Discussions to Further Economic Ties

FSWC welcomes today’s visit by Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry, Eli Cohen, to Canada. Cohen is meeting with The Honourable François-Phillippe Champagne, Minister of International Trade, over the next two days to engage in discussions on strengthening trade ties between Israel and Canada. Earlier today, Champagne announced the signing of the modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement.

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Senators Reflect on the Contributions of Canada's Jewish Population

Every year from now on, Canadians can celebrate the contributions of one of the country’s first religious minorities as a result of Parliament designating May as Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. In 2018, Parliament passed Senator Linda Frum’s public bill and created this annual observance — a time to recognize the many ways people of Jewish faith in Canada have contributed to the country’s social fabric, politics, economy and culture.

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YouTube 'Super Chats' Monetizing Hate Speech?

According to a report from Quebec's La Presse newspaper, hate speech on YouTube is creating revenue for hate groups – and Google's video service. La Presse raised the concern by citing the example of nativist vlogger Jean-François Gariépy who reportedly earns up to $1,000 per hour through sponsored posts in the comments section of his broadcasts alone. A Gariépy broadcast with white supremacist Richard Spencer reportedly earned the Quebecer $800 from the YouTube "Super Chats."

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Halifax Man Calls on Antique Store to Stop Selling Nazi Artifacts

A Halifax man who lost family members in the Holocaust is calling on a local antique store to stop the sale of Nazi artifacts, including Nazi party badges and photos of Nazi-era war medals. FSWC President and CEO Avi Benlolo has expressed concern that the market for Nazi items is widening, and is calling for Ottawa to consider implementing laws that strictly regulate their sale for private profit and use. 

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Israel Urges EU to Stop Funding Groups That Promote Boycotts 

Israel has urged the European Union to stop funding more than a dozen European and Palestinian NGOs after Israel’s Strategic Affairs Ministry published a report with a list of pro-boycott organizations that receive the EU funding. According to the report, some of the organizations have links to militant groups. “The state of Israel expects the EU to act with full transparency and reveal the scope of its financial aid to organizations that have ties to terror and promote boycotts against Israel,” the report said.

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Antisemitic Cartoons in Arab Media Increase Following US Embassy Move

There has been a sharp increase in antisemitic cartoons in Arab media since the US moved its embassy in Israel, says the Anti-Defamation League. Cartoons were included in publications in Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Iran. Recent cartoons "invoked antisemitic conspiracy theories" and included "dehumanizing depictions of Israel as a beastly animal."

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From the Arab World

Six suspects were arrested at the Temple Mount on Friday after they were caught waving Hamas flags and showing support for the terrorist group. The incident took place as tens of thousands arrived at the Old City of Jerusalem for Ramadan.

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FSWC Wants to Hear From You

Passionate about an issue in the news or your community? Does it align with FSWC's mandate? Then we want to hear from you! FSWC is inviting you to submit reflections on issues that matter to you and the community. While we won't be publishing anything just yet, we will be taking all submissions into consideration for future projects.Submit reflections to aborisovsky@fswc.ca.