Shabbat at America’s 250 As the United States of America embarks on celebrating the 250th anniversary of its independence, U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed May 2026 as National Jewish Heritage Month, and further proclaimed the Shabbat commencing May 15, 2026 to be the first National Shabbat Day in the history of the United States. Here is the official proclamation: BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION This Jewish American Heritage Month, we ho

Anti-Israel Organizations File Abusive and Vexatious Claims Against Jewish Schools On April 22, 2026, "Just Peace Advocates," "Palestinians and Jews United," the "Canadian Foreign Policy Institute," and the "Ontario Palestinian Rights Association" jointly announced that they filed complaints with the Canada Revenue Agency against eleven Jewish day schools across Canada regarding the schools' education programs which speak positively about Israel and Zionism. The complaint all

We Memorialized on Yom HaZikaron and Celebrated on Yom HaAtzma’ut Mizrachi Canada in cooperation with UJA and the Schwartz-Reisman JCC hosted a most memorable event on April 21 that annually brings together two significant landmark Israeli dates. In past years, as we collectively mourned the fallen soldiers, freedom fighters, and defenders of the sovereignty of Israel and its people, we also cried out for release of the hostages and prayed for their return. This year, more I

The 27 th day of Nissan on the Hebrew Calendar, which in 2026 corresponds to April 14, 2026, is Yom HaZikaron liHaShoah viHagvurah: The Day of Remembrance of the Martyrs and Hereoes of the Holocaust and the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. On this day, we honour the memory of six million Jews of Europe and North Africa enslaved and murdered by the National Socialist Regime of Germany. We honour the memory of entire communities whose existence was wiped from the pages of history. W

Dear Friends and Colleagues, As we emerge from Passover and turn toward the month of May, we have a timely opportunity. In both Canada and the United States, May marks Asian Heritage Monthand Jewish Heritage Month—a convergence that invites thoughtful connection. The Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation (CAEF) is pleased to foster dialogue and alliance between the Jewish and Chinese communities. At a time when both antisemitism and anti-Asian hate persist, we believe th

The Time for Action is Now Time Change - Toronto Rally Meeting to Discuss Bathurst-Sheppard Anti-Israel Protest. The time has been changed to 5:30 pm from 7:30 pm to accommodate the Yom Hashoah commemorations at Adath Israel Synagogue and the Prosserman Jewish Community Centre. Register here Legal Update 1. Toronto Police announce Arrest of Mohamed MAHDI in connection with the shooting of the Old Avenue Restaurant. On Friday April 3, on the second night of Pesach holiday

Legal Update 1. Charges laid against Muhammad Anas SIAL - CAEF Police Complaint Gets Action! On March 15, 2026, CAEF President R. Michael Teper reported Muhammad Anas SIAL to the Toronto Police Service for public incitement of hatred against Jews for displaying placards that contained dehumanizing imagery of Jewish people at the corner of Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue in Toronto earlier that day. The TPS incident number was 26-548055. On Thursday April 2, (the second d

In 2026 Toronto, These Images Aren’t Shocking Anymore Photos of the East Side Bathurst Street & Sheppard Avenue Crew confirm the message that this gang has perfected Neo-Nazi messaging. Incident 26-548055 reported by CAEF President Michael Teper to Toronto Police Constable Taylor 12788 and Toronto Police Constable Knon 12693 at 23:00 15 March 2026. Legal Update The Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism (ALCCA) is an umbrella organization of 35 grassroots Jewish Com

CAEF Shares Important Story from Today’s Canadian Jewish News Journalist and podcaster Ellin Bessner interviewed legal experts Michael Teper , lawyer and President of CAEF and Rochelle Direnfeld , former Crown prosecutor with Ontario’s Attorney General’s ministry in Toronto, and a legal advocate for the  Alliance of Canadians Combating Antisemitism  (ALCAA), who track hate crimes against the Jewish community, on The CJN’s  North Star  podcast. They provide explanati

United Against the Al-Quds Day Protest A Day Initiated by Ayatollah Khomenei in 1979 to Demonize Israel CAEF joins with those courageous Iranians and others who want freedom, want the end of the illegitimate Iranian terror regime, and who want friendship with Israel. This is not free speech on the streets of Toronto, but a free display of hatred. WARNING: There is a material potential for violence at this event, despite a significant police presence. Participants are urge

We remember Amalek Sara Lamm positions events in Iran with the Megillah story of Esther. “It was February 28th, 2026. The eve of Purim. Shabbat Zachor , the Sabbath on which we read the command to remember Amalek. The Iranian regimes plot to annihilate the Jews was not random politics. It was the next chapter in an ancient hostility. The Purim story does not end with Haman’s death. That is where most people stop reading. Haman is hanged, the Jews are saved, roll credits. Bu

Chag Purim Sameach Earthquake Strikes Ancient Shushan, Persia See article in Recommended Reading Section. The Esther Trap by Sam Goldstein, CAEF Board member As Jews around the world mark Purim this March, roughly 2,800 years after the events it commemorates, it is worth asking whether the political lesson many Jews draw from the story still holds. The uncomfortable answer is that it does not. Purim tells the story of salvation through proximity to power. In the 5th century

House of Commons Petitions Petition e-7123 – Apology for Interning of Jewish Refugess in WWII CAEF distributed a recent e-petition, E-7123 to be introduced in parliament by Anthony Housefather, MP asking the Government of Canada to more formally apologize for interning 2,300 Jewish refugees during WWII, most because they had a German background. Sadly they were held in camps with actual Nazis who had fled to Canada. The full motion calls on the government of Canada to cr

Jews Come in All Colours February is Black History Month in Canada. Jews and non Jews need facts-Jews are diverse racially, ethnically, spiritually, but constitute a people with a land, language, history, faith, customs, culture and shared values. The Jewish Independent published a report with stats on Canadian Jews Read excerpts about the shrinking Jewish Canadian population. “The 2021 census also asked about ethnic or cultural origin. In this instance, the number of people

TAKE ACTION The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) has chosen Independent Jewish Voices, a fringe, anti-Zionist group to train its executive on antisemitism. At a time of rising antisemitism within Ontario schools, this is completely unacceptable. Read article by Lynne Cohen in the National Post, February 10, 2026 which documents the antisemitism of IJV and its leadership. Take action now and send a message to ETFO leadership to demand credible, representat

Seeking Justice and Rectification Through Education Sign Petition e-7123 to the Canadian parliament which was initiated by descendants of Jewish refugees unjustly interned during WWII. The petition has two key points: Implore the Prime Minister of Canada to apologize in the House of Commons on behalf of the Government of Canada for the unjust internment of Jewish refugees; and Fund programs to increase awareness of Canada’s treatment of interned Jewish refugees during World

What You Can Do – Sign House of Commons Petition E-7069 “Equal rights—unless you’re Jewish, travelled to Israel, or wore the ‘wrong’ uniform.” House of Commons Petition E -7069 is the petition we are asking our community—and all Canadians who value fairness—to sign. Its purpose is clear and urgent: it calls on the Government of Canada to reject petition e-6783 in its entirety . Petition e-6783, introduced by NDP MP Heather McPherson, seeks to subject Canadians who served in

Chag Sameach Wishing everyone good health and happiness as we celebrate Tu B’shevat, the New Year of the Trees Ran Gvili Returned to Israel Israel and Jews worldwide are celebrating the return of the body of Ran Gvili. The final hostage. He was buried with honour in Israel, in the presence of his family, friends, police officers, IDF soldiers and fellow Israelis. All who prayed for Ran to be found and rescued were finally grateful to have his body returned, to see the end o

Remembering the Holocaust, without the Jews This story by Dr. Rafael Madoff in Israel365News, January 21, 2026 requires everyone’s attention. With annual Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27 th , being an official day endorsed by the UN to remember the genocide of the Jews of Europe, to be commemorated in every country, it really is an abomination that educators in the US, the BBC in the UK and Putin, have chosen not to mention Jews at all in their Holocaust Remembranc

SHOW UP FOR IRAN If you live in the Greater Toronto Area, register to attend this event in support of the Iranian people fighting for freedom. Tafsik, a Jewish organization, is collaborating with ICARE , an Iranian led organization, to bring people together to learn about what is happening and how to offer support. Register to attend. Rebel News reported the following on January 18, 2026 “Yesterday, (Saturday January 17) tens of thousands of people poured into the streets j