Southern Israel Crisis Update

Torontonians head to Southern Israel to show their solidarity Mission trave

By Daniel Horowitz--Four members of Toronto’s Jewish community recently shared an experience that none of them is likely to forget. Peter Ekstein, Brad Fox, and Lorri Kushnir joined UJA’s Jeff Springer aboard an intense, whirlwind mission to Southern Israel.The Toronto foursome split…

Update from UIA Canada office in Israel

Since the beginning of the war and particularly after the rallies across Canada which included a live broadcast between Toronto and Be’ersheva , which was webcast to eight communities http://events.onlinebroadcasting.com/uiafc/010809/index.php.

Student Led Rally Draws a crowd of 1000 in Downtown Toronto

A crowd, estimated by police at 1,000 people recently demonstrated their support for the people of Israel at Dundas Square in downtown Toronto.  The outdoor rally, organized by a cross section of Jewish university and college students across the GTA – including those associated with…

Statement by Minister Kenney on the Alleged Incitement of Hatred and Violen

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire - Jan. 15, 2009) - The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, today issued the following statement regarding alleged displays of hatred at recent protests across Canada: "Like many Canadians, I am deeply concerned…

Ayalim students support southern Israel citizens

While close to a million residents of Southern Israel have been targets for Hamas terrorist missiles from Gaza,  young Israeli’s that are part of Ayalim communities have intensified their aid in the cities and towns under attack.