Members of a synagogue in Moncton are worried after a man in the congregation experienced verbal attacks at two separate stores.  Irwin Lampert, president of the Tiferes Israel Synagogue, believes the attacks could be related to the recent violence in Israel and Gaza. “The people who confronted someone like this are nothing but vile, hateful, antisemites and…

Over the last few weeks, we have seen a disturbing rise in antisemitism in Canada. This cannot be ignored. The AJC, along with a number of other Atlantic Canadian Jewish organizations and more than 200 Jewish organizations across the country, has signed onto this this letter urging our fellow Canadians to stand with us against…

In May, Canada marked Jewish Heritage Month, an opportunity to celebrate the vast social, cultural, and economic contributions of Jewish communities across our country. Check out this video where Halifax MP Andy Fillmore acknowledges this important month for our community. Released on Friday May 28th, 2021.

In recent weeks, Canada has witnessed a shockingly sharp spike in antisemitism. Jewish Canadians have been subjected to verbal harassment, vicious threats, and even physical violence. This must stop. We cannot allow antisemitism to deepen its roots in Canada! Our Jewish community is resilient. We will not be intimidated. We will not remain silent in…

Over the last few weeks, we at the AJC have received many calls regarding unbalanced discussions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Junior High and High School classes across the region. Maya Lotan, our Director of Youth and Young Family Engagement, has a teaching certificate, a master’s degree in Israel studies specializing in modern history, and a…