Chag Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah Sameach Miracle Aboard FlyDubai Flight FZ1073 Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu released this statement: "My salute to the Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery. Despite being stabbed and seriously injured, he fought back, resisted, opened the cockpit door, and enabled passengers and crew to overpower the attacker — preventing a catastrophic mid-air disaster. He saved the lives of 174 people, includi

Massacre Narrowly Averted at Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville ON by Hero Constables On Sunday evening, September 20, 2026 (around 7:10 p.m.), Constables Jeffrey Smith and Mike McCurdy of the Belleville Police Service in Belleville Ontario, narrowly averted a massacre of two dozen congregants at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue gathered for Kol Nidre Yom Kippur services, by engaging in a gun battle with the lone assailant. Constable Smith was severely injured with multiple gun

Yom Kippur, a holy day for the Jewish community around the world, begins this Sunday night. We take this opportunity to thank you all for your ongoing support. Wishing all marking the day an easy and meaningful fast. Gmar chatimah tovah Ontario Government Updates Hate Complaint Procedure Protocol On September 20, the Ministry of Colleges and Universities updated and replaced the Minister’s directive on anti-racism and anti-hate for publicly assisted colleges and universities.

CAEF is both sponsor and participant in several important programs. Learn about the Red-Green Alliance. Join us for a moving memorial to October 7th. Join us in person in Hamilton to learn about antizionism/antisemitism. Learn about therapeutic uses of documentary films, then CELEBRATE WITH CAEF, HONOURING DR. BRIAN CROWLEY, the recipient of the 2026 Advocate Award of Excellence. Chai Scholars Circle Wednesday, September 23 Virtual Lecture Our next Scholars Circle features D

Canada Amidst 11 Nations Planning to Boycott Israeli Goods On September 8, 2026, Global Affairs Canada announced Canada's intention to join ten European countries to impose restrictions on trade with enterprises operating in Jewish towns and villages situated in Judea and Samaria, or to at least "actively consider" such measures. There are 520,000 Jews living in Judea and Samaria. The so-called "settlements" include established cities such as Maale Adumim, Beitar Illit, and A

CAEF Continues to Hold Haters and Authorities Accountable. Much as we want to, we cannot eliminate antisemitism in Canada. What we can do, and do every day, is make the public expression of antisemitism (1) expensive, (2) risky, (3) career-terminating, and (4) potentially involve a criminal record and jail time. We also hold officials at all levels and branches of government publicly accountable when they fail through act or omission to uphold and enforce the equal citizenshi

On Sunday August 30, 2026, there is scheduled to be a pixel truck traversing the Bathurst & Sheppard area. If you drop by, you might get to see these messages. We at CAEF are not the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. We call the September 11, 2001 and October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks, exactly what they are. We seek to make the expression of antisemitism: expensive, risky, career-terminating, and involving jail time. We want everyone in the Bathurst/Sheppard neighbourh

Justice Benotto Slams Toronto Metropolitan University Admin for Tolerance of Intimidation of Jewish Students Toronto Metropolitan University ("TMU"), formerly Ryerson University, whose campus is located in downtown Toronto, has been described as the capital city of antisemitism on Canadian campuses, even when taking into account the months long encampment at the University of Toronto and the antics at York University. In the wake of two mob actions that forced the discontinua

Canadian Museum of Human Rights Faces Another Report Challenging it’s MisPortrayal of History- The Nakba, Defeat and Humiliation by Aggressive Arab Countries The Aristotle Foundation released a study that addresses one of the most contested topics in modern Middle Eastern history: the Nakba. Below is the summary by the CEO. The study, The Nakba: The Consequence of a War, challenges the Canadian Museum for Human Rights' exhibit on the Nakba, which, the report notes, presents a

Legal Update 1. Project Olive Branch: Three Toronto Police Sergeants, Two Constables Referred to Toronto Police Service Professionalism Committee In March 2025, the Toronto Police Service published on its official YouTube channel the second episode of its "Project Olive Branch" series of videos intended to improve relations between the TPS and Toronto's Muslim communities. The episode featured TPS Constables Farhan Ali and Harron Siddiqui, both of whom appeared in TPS unifor

Kiva's Bakery attacked at two Toronto locations in one night; remembering the Roma genocide; CAEF's new Freedom of Information filings; the J7 global antisemitism report; and this week's letters, reading, viewing and events.

Terrorism Charge Issued against Ahmad Hassan Layosa HAJAHMAD Ahmad Hassan Layosa HAJAHMAD (aka Ahmad JARRAR), 33, a regular anti-Israel protester at the Bathurst/Sheppard corner and at the annual Walk with Israel parades, was charged on July 20, 2026 with participating in or contributing the activities of a terrorist group on account of his use of amplification devices to make public statements advocating for the detestation and harm against members of the Israeli and Jewish

Ontario Inspectorate of Policing Issues Landmark “Notice of Issue” on Antisemitism On July 14, the Inspectorate of Policing, which is the Ontario provincial agency tasked with oversight of police services across the province under the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019, issued its first ever “Notice of Issue” titled “The Increase of Antisemitism and Hate Motivated Incidents”. The Notice acknowledges that crime statistics “demonstrate a particularly staggering increase in

CAEF Congratulates the People of the United States of America on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 2026 “To my fellow Americans, I dedicate with love this immortal heritage of our forefathers. May these words live in our hearts forever and ever, for no good man loses his freedom but with his life.” Arthur Szyk, Jewish American Illustrator The first Jew arrived in New Amsterdam as early as 1585. Jews experienced discrimination from their first a

Recognizing Allies and Friends Makes Us Stronger The Jewish community, here and globally, is feeling alone, alienated in part from mainstream culture and specifically targetted by mobs of antisemites, masquerading as antizionists. Many in media, academia and cultural institutions have taken positions that isolate Jews, denigrate Israel and even demonize Judaism. But we are NOT alone. The Jewish community needs to know who its friends and allies are. That’s why we at CAEF wa

CAEF Marks 1000 Days since the October 7, 2023 Massacres and Atrocities On October 7, 2023, Israel suffered the worst mass terror attack in its history, and the Jewish people suffered the worst single-day massacres and atrocities since the Holocaust. We encourage our readers to view The Killing Roads to bear witness. Caution: We discourage viewing of this film by persons under 16. Those who deny, condone, or rationalize these horrific massacres are far too many. They hold res

Michael Moshe Mizrahi and Service de Police de la Ville de Montréal Officer Mohamed Lamine Benredouane were killed in a shooting near a kosher restaurant and Chabad house in Montréal. We mourn this tragic loss of life by the innocent Jewish man and a police officer operating in the line of duty, and denounce the deadly consequences of unchecked ideological hatred. Read the Statement on the Tragic Events in Montréal from Mark Sandler, President of the Alliance of Canadians Com

CAEF & Partners Acknowledge Federal Step to Combating Hate, Bill C-9 Read the Joint Press Release, June 16, 2026. Legal Update 1. Adham DIABAS Adham DIABAS was found guilty of assaulting a police officer and assaulting a police officer with a weapon in connection with an incident outside Meridian Hall in downtown Toronto on September 11, 2024, when UJA Toronto held its annual fundraising event. CAEF has filed a Community Impact Statement with the court. On September 11, 2024,

Read Sharon Aschaiek in Times of Israel, Record turnout for Toronto pro-Israel march as violent antisemitism spikes across Canada, June 8, 2026. Learning, Sharing, Praying: Building Indigenous-Jewish Friendship From June 5th–8th inclusive, over 30 Indigenous individuals from across Canada and the US participated in personal and public events arranged by the Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation, Allied Voices for Israel, Kanada House, Harmony Foundation, and the Indigeno

Justice Harry LaForme at Shabbat Service: What the Prime Minister Should Have Said As part of the Indigenous-Jewish friendship weekend, several Indigenous leaders spoke at Shabbat services at different synagogues in Toronto. Justice Harry LaForme spoke at Temple Sinai and made a powerful impact on the well-attended congregational service. Jewish Views on PM Carney's Speech on Antisemitism A smattering of articles provides an overview of Jewish opinion — Carney fails. In addit

CAEF Grades Prime Minister Carney’s Address to Jewish Canadians as D+. Read the Press Release here. CAEF opposes TDSB Parent Advisory Committee on Anti-Palestinian Racism. Read the Press Release here. CAEF and Honest Reporting presents "What the Media Gets Wrong about Israel and What to Do About It!" Watch here

World Symposium Against Antizionism Rouses 600 to Stop Antizionism Over the course of one day, over 20 experts, advocates, spokespersons addressed a Toronto audience eager to learn about the current iteration of antisemitism, and what to do about it. Jew hatred has shape shifted over the centuries but it is essentially the same beast--whatever is ailing society, blame the Jews; whatever is your own failing, blame the Jews; when governments either left or right are not to your

Israeli Consulate for Ontario and Western CanadaCelebrates 78 Yearsin Partnership with Israel Bonds Celebrating 75 Years Several hundred people celebrated Israel's independence and the country's cultural diversity on May 13th at Temple Sinai Synagogue, Toronto. Hosted by the Israeli Consulate and Israel Bonds, the messages focussed on the early resilience, hope and innovation of those who settled in or resettled Israel after 2000 years of Jewish dreams, and these same values

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

Watch video of Iran-israel song-two ancient peoples. Read article by Marziyeh Amirizadeh , January 12, 2026 in Israel36News to know how to support Iranian people . Watch video with Hananya Naftali on Israel365News, asking Where are the Social Justice Warriors Supporting Free Iran? Read Jonathan Feldstein ’s interview with Iranian dissident and Christian convert, Marziyeh Amirizadeh in Israel365News , January 14, 2026 on the past, present and future in Iran. No Hij

HAPPY NEW YEAR, MAY YOU BE BLESSED IN 2026! MAY ISRAEL DEFEAT HER ENEMIES. MAY CANADA RECOMIT TO JUSTICE, HARMONY AND A SECURE FUTURE FOR ALL CANADIANS. Legal Update – 2025 Year in Review Along with our sister advocacy organizations, CAEF representatives appeared in Ontario courtrooms eight times in 2025 to deliver Community Impact Statements at sentencing hearings for antisemitic hate crimes and hate-motivated crimes. Convictions and Sentencings Leslie BORY . Bory, a Brantf

News Flash! More Mezuzah vandalism in Toronto CAEF was notified on December 25 th that another Senior Citizens’ condo building has been vandalized, likely during the night of December 24 th. Three people reported that Mezuzahs were ripped from their door frames and police were called. Fear. Anger. Suspicion. These are the feelings expressed by tenants in the building and for those who were victimized it is a personal invasion, a trauma created by the distinct expression of

Merry Christmas to Our Christian Friends and Allies May the day be merry and bright, and may you enjoy good health and happiness throughout the year. Chanukah and the Eternal Challenge of Antisemitism Last Friday, CAEF sent out the wrong D/var Torah from Judy Hazan . Below is what was intended for Chanukah and our current challenges. Chanukah is a holiday filled with warmth—tiny flames, spinning dreidels, oily foods, family gatherings. At its core, Chanukah commemorates one

CAEF Celebrating Chanukah Chabad in Metro Toronto lit 50 menorahs across the city. Each was attended by crowds that warmed the streets, the hearts and minds of those around them, Jewish and non-Jewish. Various organizations also held menorah lighting events. CAEF was able to attend a few such events; we thank all the hosts, sponsors and the public for attending. Last Sunday we attended the lighting of the first candle at Sheppard Plaza, and with heavy hearts we learned of th

The Canadian Antisemitism Education Foundation recognizes that the most impactful allies of the Jewish people are Christians who value Judaism, stand with Israel and the Jewish people, and denounce antisemitism in all its forms. Christian Zionists number in the millions across the globe, and in Israel they contribute to care for the elderly and vulnerable, provide bomb shelters, treatment programs, and supportive housing, help new olim to access Hebrew and other classes, an

Chanukah 2025-Moving Through Darkness to Light CAEF joins with the mourners of Zion, all global Jewry, as we face yet another massacre of innocent people, men, women, children, celebrating a Jewish festival. Where there should be only light, there are shadows, darkness, evil incarnate. The scene at Bondi Beach, Australia on December 14 th , the first day of Chanukah, was beyond shocking. That a family friendly setting could disrupt into bloody chaos is beyond comprehension.