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What an incredibly powerful day! Thank you to the 15k Jews and allies who rallied for the Jewish people on Parliament Hill. The energy of the crowd kept us warm as we raised our voices for the hostages, for Israel, and for our rights as Jewish Canadians to be who we are.
โ๏ธThe skies have spoken today in Ottawaโฆ thank you for tagging us in all of the beautiful Magen David snowflakes today. Thank you for being the beautiful community that you are. Am Yisrael Chai! ๐ฎ๐ฑ
As you may recall, at the beginning of December, UJA booked more than 70 buses to transport Toronto community members to our national rally on Parliament Hill. Shockingly, 17 buses in Toronto did not show.
Read about our legal action here:
90 years ago, Jews and allies stood up for what's right at Christie Pits Park.
Now, it's our turn to stand up.
Join us on Sunday at 1:30PM at Christie Pits as we rally for the release of the hostages.
#BringThemHome
Tonight, we spoke with Toronto Police about the impact of the continued rallies at Avenue & 401 & how our community feels about images of officers handing coffee to โanti-
#Israel
protestors.โ
Our message was clear: The constant disruption of this major route must end now.โฆ
Are you ready to rally? We are three days away from uniting with thousands of other Canadians in Ottawa for the Jewish people! Not only will our community be bringing our voices together as one, but we will be joined by several notable friends and allies.
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, December 4 | 1:30 PM
Parliament Hill - Ottawa
Join us as we unite and rally in our nation's capital. For the hostages. For the people of Israel. For the safety of Jewish Canadians.
Transportation from Toronto will be available. Stay tuned for details.
Last night's vote "needs to be condemned for what it was: a slap in the face not only to our allies in Israel, but also to Jewish Canadiansโjust five months after the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust."
Our statement on the latest in
#cdnpoli
.
We strongly echo this important statement.
Hamas murders, tortures, rapes, and abducts. Lying isn't exactly out of character.
Media and no one else should take Hamas at its word when it comes to events in Gaza. The government should set the record straight.
#cdnpoli
๐ดJoint statement from CIJA,
@CanadianFSWC
&
@bnaibrithcanada
๐ด
Canadian Jewish groups are calling on the Government of
#Canada
to retract & clarify its earlier comments on the hospital explosion in
#Gaza
that give credence to the false
#Hamas
narrative.
#cdnpoli
See below ๐
1/5 Today, TanenbaumCHAT was evacuated due to a bomb threat. Police are on scene and, as a precaution, all students and staff have been safely moved to another location while law enforcement investigates.
THREAT INVESTIGATION
Tanenbaum Chat Wallenberg Campus, 200 Wilmington Ave
- threat received at school
- police are on scene investigating and assisting with evacuation as a precaution
- road closures around perimeter of school
- info to follow
#GO2659461
^vk
Thank you
@TorontoPolice
We are outraged and deeply concerned. Such an act of hate-motivated arson would be the result of three months of escalating hate and intimidation against Torontoโs Jewish community. Read our full statement:
โThis isnโt lawful protest protected by Constitutional rights. Itโs criminal. Itโs violent, targeted and organized. Weโll use all resources available to investigate, arrest and prosecute those who are responsible for this.โ - Staff Supt Pauline Gray, Detective Operations
Breaking: An important update on arrests related to a Palestinian protest inside the Eaton Centre.
Thank you
@TorontoPolice
for your ongoing work to keep our city safe for the Jewish community and all residents.
The ongoing disruption of Avenue & 401 by anti-Israel protestors must end NOW. Freedom of expression cannot be an excuse to harm an entire community.
Watch
@nshack
, UJA's VP of Countering Antisemitism & Hate, voice our concerns on
@PnPCBC
.
1/4 Yesterday in our city, hundreds of protestors converged at an anti-Israel encampment at
@UofT
.
The shameful scene including chants of โall the Zionists are racistsโ & โgo back to Europeโ graffiti.
This isn't about political protest. It's about hating Jews, period.
Today
@thethmuseum
, the Ontario Ministry of Education announced the expansion of mandatory Holocaust education to compulsory Grade 10 History curriculum, and its investment into student resources and educator training to help eradicate rising antisemitism and strengthen education
We are heartbroken by the devastating news from Israel tonight. We join Israelis and Jewish communities worldwide in praying for those affected by this tragic disaster.
1/3 BREAKING: A lawyer from
@cijainfo
's Legal Task Force has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU).
Launched on behalf of a TMU student and staff member, the case cites disturbing acts of
#antisemitism
on campus.
Breaking:
The
@TorontoPolice
Hate Crime Unit has executed a search warrant and arrested an individual.
This is related to a Palestinian protest at the Gardiner Expressway in November.
Thank you,
@TorontoPolice
, for keeping Toronto safe.
Thank you
@BradMBradford
for your leadership in combating hate and
#antisemitism
. No oneโfrom any communityโshould be targeted for hate outside their house of worship, community centre or school when participating in community life.
We stand with our partner
@HillelOntario
in condemning this shameful protest that took place at York University. UJA is proud to support Hillel and Jewish students - and tonightโs outrageous incident reaffirms why this work is so important.
#TogetherAgainstAntisemitism
Kibbutz Nir Oz announced the murder of ๐ฎ๐ฑ - ๐จ๐ฆ citizen, Judy Weinstein Hagai, the oldest abductee held captive by Hamas. Judy was injured on the Oct. 7 massacre and it is now allowed to be published that she was murdered. Her husband, Gadi Hagai, 72 years old, was also murderedโฆ
Thank you
@BradMBradford
for continuing to take a clear stand against antisemitic protests that cross the line into hate. Safety zones will go a long way in protecting vulnerable community religious and cultural spaces from intimidation and harassment.
UJA Community Security is aware of the statement issued by Hamas calling for a โday of mobilizationโ this Friday. We immediately contacted local law enforcementโread here for our update from those conversations:
Thornhill residents will notice a significant police presence right now at the Kosher Sobeys plaza located at Clark and Hilda.UJA Community Security is in ongoing communication with York Region Police about this matter. (1/4)
The hostages can't tell the world what's happening. But WE can - and it's time to raise our voice.
Join us downtown on Sunday at 1:30, as we gather Jewish Toronto together with allies from various communities. Location to be announced - stay tuned.
For those who can't join us in person, we will be livestreaming the vigil at Mel Lastman Square tonight at 7PM. The link is available here:
#TogetherAgainstAntisemitism
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (
@CIJAinfo
) are deeply troubled that Senator
@LindaFrum
, a national and community leader, has been targeted in an antisemitic cyber attack on Twitter. [1/4]
UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is thrilled to congratulate our board's Vice-Chair, Senator
@LindaFrum
, upon receiving an honourary doctorate from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem today. She is truly a role model for women in Canada and around the world. Kol Hakavod!
Today, UJA Federation is marching alongside friends of all backgrounds in
@UJAfedNY
โs Solidarity March. We march because an attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. We march to say no to hate and no to fear. We march to show that we are all
#JewishandProud
.
#StandTogether
We are outraged to see Nazi flags and Confederate flags - as well as the misappropriated Star of David - on display at a protest on Parliament Hill. We stand with our partners at
@CIJAinfo
and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa in exposing and condemning these disgusting acts.
1/5 โ24 hours after International Holocaust Remembrance Day and on The National Day of... Action against Islamophobia, there are
#Nazi
flags being flown in public, in Canada, on
#Parliament
Hill. This should be horrifying to
#Canadians
."
Full statement:
Terrorists have launched more than 1,000 rockets into Israel. We will not be silent when Israelis are targeted by terrorism. The Toronto Jewish community stands with the people of Israel. Join us at a virtual rally to show our solidarity:
#TorontoForIsrael
We were touched and honoured to have a visit from Chief
@TPSMyronDemkiw
and senior officials from
@TorontoPolice
at UJAโs Sherman Campus today. Thank you to Chief Demkiw and all who serve in uniform to keep our community and city safe.
An urgent joint statement of some of our community's leading organizations. Please read - and join us as we stand up and speak out against antisemitism.
Senator Frumโs account was hacked, antisemitic content inserted, and personal information stolen. UJA Federation and CIJA condemn these criminal acts and efforts to intimidate, which have no place in Canada. [2/4]
Sickening to see this in the streets of Toronto. This isn't about peace or human rights. It's about hate, pure and simple.
Those who glorify terrorism should be exposed and condemned. RT and join us in saying: This should never happen in our city, or anywhere.
We are horrified by the calls for violence against Jews at an anti-
#Israel
rally that took place in
#Toronto
yesterday, where protestors called for "intifada" (violent uprising) and celebrated the recent wave of murderous terror attacks that claimed the lives of 14 Israelis.
Tonight, the fast of Tishaย BโAvย has started, the 9th day of the month of Av. Itโs a day of mourning for the destruction of the First and Second Temples, and to remind us of the importance of unity in the face of adversity. Wishing all those observing an easy and meaningful fast.
What a powerful show of solidarity! Tonight, over 5,000 people gathered at Mel Lastman Square to honour the victims of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.
Very concerning news from Europe today, as Germany and Denmark foil Hamas terror plots.
No one should be surprised that a genocidal terror group like Hamas poses a threat to Jews worldwide.
We stand with
@PasternakTO
in the face of this hate, and are grateful
@TorontoPolice
have made an arrest.
No one in public office should be targeted for bigotry. This is yet another disturbing example of the rise of antisemitism in our city.
#TOpoli
A shameful act on the part of CUPE. What a betrayal of the interests of its workers as well as students.
Proud of
@HillelOntario
and all Jewish students standing up against this clear pattern of hate.
An important update from
@TorontoPolice
, announcing 11 arrests in relation to the antisemitic vandalism targeting Indigo near Bay and Bloor.
Thank you, Toronto Police, for all that you do to keep our city safe.
@TanenbaumCHAT
@TPSOperations
3/5 We are concerned and outraged by this incident, which is just the latest in a growing number of antisemitic hate crimes in Toronto.
We remain in touch with Toronto Police to monitor this situation and understand the implications for our communityโs security.
The US is right to suspend funding to UNRWA. Canada must do so too.
Allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in October 7th are sickening & demand accountability.
Not just for perpetrators, but for the org as a whole.
This situation isn't just dysfunctional. It's dangerous.
UNRWA employees participating in the massacre of Jews on October 7 is only the latest serious allegation concerning that UN agency. ย Like the ๐บ๐ธ, ๐จ๐ฆ must immediately pause additional funding to UNRWA and review these allegations, and the steps the UN is taking to address them.
@TanenbaumCHAT
@TPSOperations
5/5 Should police guidance change and there is a need to adjust community activities, we will issue an alert to our community without delay.
Thank you,
@TPSOperations
, for all that you do to protect the people of Toronto.
Stay safe and Shabbat Shalom, everyone.
We were deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Max Eisen, zโl, a beloved Toronto Holocaust survivor and educator. Max was an extraordinary leader in preserving the memory of the Shoah and bringing its lessons to life for the current generation. (1/3)
We were shocked and saddened by the murder of Samantha Woll, President of Detroit's Isaac Agree Synagogue. While police haven't identified a motive, this comes at a time of heightened vigilance for Jews worldwide.
May Samantha's memory be for a blessing.
2/5 This incident is an example of the importance of Jewish institutions maintaining security protocols and a high level of readiness. We are grateful for the swift actions of
@TanenbaumCHAT
and
@TPSOperations
in addressing this incident quickly and with professionalism.
We are grateful for the swift actions of
@TorontoPolice
and staff at the school. We encourage Jewish institutions to ensure security protocols are being followed. Rapid reporting of hate crimes is essential. If you see something, please say something.
An important security update:
-
@YRP
charges man for antisemitic assault in Thornhill
-
@TorontoPolice
ban Avenue Rd overpass protests, promising arrests if needed
-
@TorontoPolice
arrest man displaying terror flag, charged with incitement
More details:
Thank you,
@LindaFrum
, for your leadership in defending freedom of expression for all Canadians.
This important win makes our democracy stronger.
#cdnpoli
During the CPC '22 leadership race I tweeted this below in reference to an interview Patrick Brown granted to online newspaper Sada Al Mashrek. Sada's lawyer Stephen Ellis (he also represents Laith Marouf) threatened me with this choice: delete this tweet or face a $2M defamationโฆ
Shabbat Shalom, Jewish Toronto! This week, Torontoโs own hometown hockey hero Zach Hyman hosted the annual Zach Hyman Golf Classic. This incredible event brings together a stellar group of celebrities and athletes for a great day on the course โ and all for a meaningful cause!
As we come together tonight to commemorate Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), we remember the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust and we honour the survivors. 1/2
#YomHaShoah
#NeverAgain
It's been a dark time. But we've also seen our entire community at its very best.
Today, we announced our Emergency Appeal has now raised $60 M to help Israelis. We've sent over our second wave of emergency aid to help with urgent needs.
Full report:
We are horrified by the hostage situation taking place at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas. We pray for the safety of those in danger, as well as a peaceful and rapid end to this terrifying ordeal.
As we head into Shabbat, we are praying for peace and safety for the people of Ukraine, including the Jewish community there. We are continuing to work hard to get help to those in the country. You can learn more here:
In light of world events, we continue to deploy officers in dedicated patrols around places of worship, schools and community centres.
There is a Command Post at Bathurst near Glencairn and officers are there to speak with residents.
There are no known threats for
#Toronto
.
Good Morning Toronto,
We will be moving our command vehicle from the Lawrence Plaza to 3560 Bathurst Street (just south of Hwy 401). The south command vehicle at Bathurst south of Glencairn will remain.
Spacing them out we will improve accessibility to the greater community.
Today, at UJAโs Joseph & Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Campus in York Region, we were pleased to be joined by Ontarioโs Minister of Education
@Sflecce
who announced a $282,000 investment in Holocaust awareness and antisemitism education through UJAโs
@Holocaust_Ed
. 1/3
Today's attacks against Israel by the Iranian regime must be unequivocally condemned in the strongest possible terms.
I stand with the people of Israel and the Jewish community here in Vaughan and around the world during this difficult time.
Our Chair Linda Frum and our President & CEO Adam Minsky have just returned from a
@jfederations
leadership mission to Polandโmeeting with Jewish refugees who have fled the war in Ukraine, as well as our partner organizations working around the clock to save lives. 1/2
UJA Federation and CIJA are hopeful that the perpetrators will soon be identified and apprehended, as this kind of breach is a threat to privacy, civility, and the ability of Canadian public officials to carry out their responsibilities free from intimidation. [4/4]
Senator Frum plays an important leadership role for all Canadians as a well respected Senator, and as a highly regarded Jewish communal leader particularly on behalf of UJA Federation. [3/4]
1 year ago, 11 Jews were murdered at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, including Toronto-born Joyce Fienberg, zโl. As we reflect today, UJA Federation, and our advocacy agent
@CIJAinfo
, urge you to watch a series of heartfelt videos we gathered. Here is the first video.
1/3 Update: Weโre pleased to confirm that the Kosher Sobeys plaza in Thornhill is now open, as the situation has been resolved and an individual has been taken into police custody. We commend the actions of Sobeys staff and
@YRP
in bringing the situation to a safe conclusion.
Thank you
@StevenDelDuca
for your leadership on this important issue.
No community should be targeted for hate and intimidation. We urge all Vaughan councillors to support this urgent initiative.
A joint statement with
@UJAFederation
regarding
@StevenDelDuca
's request for a bylaw to prohibit protests within 100 metres of religious institutions, schools, childcare centres, and hospitals.
Thank you
@sflecce
for ensuring that students across Ontario will learn about the Holocaust and what it has to teach us about countering antisemitism and hate today.
Today, UJAโs Toronto Holocaust Museum officially opened. As we begin a new era in Holocaust education, we welcome you to visit
@thethmuseum
. Tickets are available nowโbook yours at:
๐๐ฎ๐ฑ Registration is now open for UJAโs 2024 Walk with Israel!
Join us as we send a powerful message to our city - all while raising funds to help the people of Israel recover, rebuild, and emerge stronger.
Learn more and register here:
Mazel tov to Senator
@LindaFrum
on her honourary degree from
@HebrewU
! Senator Frum is Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of UJA Federation and we are thrilled to congratulate her on this tremendous accomplishment. [1/2]
Good afternoon Toronto.
We are moving our command vehicle ๐ from 3560 Bathurst to the Sheppard Plaza at Bathurst tomorrow. The south command vehicle at Bathurst south of Glencairn will remain.
This move will afford a different sector of the community access to our officers ๐ฎ๐ผ
@TanenbaumCHAT
@TPSOperations
4/5 Police currently advise community activities continue with heightened vigilance. Jewish institutions should ensure protocols are followed, including access controls at doors. Voicemail and email should be regularly checked, and any suspicious or threatening messages reported.
Honey and Barry Sherman zโl were taken from us one year ago. Their tremendous generosity, volunteer leadership, and passion for the work of UJA Federation here in Toronto, across Canada, in Israel, and around the world, will not be forgotten.
Today marks the 10 year anniversary of the terror attacks in Mumbai. Chabad emissaries Rabbi Gabi & Rebbetzin Rivky Holtzberg were among the 174 people who were killed. This unspeakable tragedy should never be forgotten. Please take a moment today to remember them.
Disruptive anti-Israel protests continue to rise in the GTA. It is clear that policy change is needed to put an end to whatโs happening. Weโre asking you to take a few minutes to read this message and take action today:
@CIJAinfo
As we monitor the ongoing hostage incident at a Texas synagogue, the
@TorontoPolice
are increasing patrols around religious sites out of an abundance of caution.
No one - including community leaders who dedicate themselves to strengthening our society - should ever be targeted for such vicious hate.
We are grateful to police and the courts for taking action - and we stand with
@LindaFrum
and
@MichaelMostyn
in the wake of these crimes.
Justice has been served! The man who sent violent hate mail to me, and to B'nai Brith Canada CEO
@MichaelMostyn
, will serve jail time. At a moment when open expressions of Jew-hatred have become routine, I'm grateful Ontario's court has sent a strong message: hate crimes againstโฆ
We are grateful for the incredible support from our community members.
We are so thankful for the handmade posters, food and gifts.
All of TPS appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness. Thank you.
Today marks six months since the October 7th attack, taking the lives of 1,200 innocent Israeli civilians and hundreds of hostages into Hamas captivity, 134 of which remain in brutal conditions.
#BringThemHomeNOW
1/2 Preserving the memory of the Holocaust and combating antisemitism and hate today is core to our mission. This afternoon, we were immensely grateful for the Government of Canadaโs announcement of more than $2.5 million in funding for UJAโs Toronto Holocaust Museum.
#cdnpoli
If you watch one thing today it should be this.
โWhatโs harsh is the way Hamas is using people as human shields. Whatโs harsh is taking a couple of hundred hostages + leaving families and anxious, waiting and worrying to figure out where their loved ones are,โ NSCโs John Kirby.
We are heartbroken to share the news that our beloved friend and colleague Neil Uditsky, UJAโs Senior Director of Campaign Operations, died last night.
Neil leaves behind an extraordinary legacy as an immensely talented and hardworking community leader.
As Canadian legal experts have noted, the attempt to charge Israel with genocide at the ICJ is a shameful abuse of the court and total distortion of truth. Yesterday,
@CIJAinfo
mobilized nearly 10,000 community members to email Canadaโs Minister of Foreign Affairsto share this.
Mark your calendars for May 20, 2019! It's the 50th anniversary of the Walk with Israel and we're partying like it's 1970! This Victoria Day, we're bringing the Walk back up to Bathurst Street in the heart of Jewish Toronto. After the Walk, we're throwing a giant street party! ๐