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Source: Federation CJA
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Israel and Hamas agree on Gaza ceasefire to end 11 days of fighting
A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said that the security cabinet had "unanimously accepted the recommendation of all security officials, the IDF chief of staff, the head of the Shin Bet, the head of the Mossad and the head of the National Security Council, to accept the Egyptian initiative for a bilateral ceasefire without any conditions, which will take effect later."
Source: Times of Israel
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Your safety is paramount: Federation CJA Community Update
We are here to ensure that every member of our community can confidently live their lives safely.
Source: Federation CJA
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Threats to Montreal's Jewish community being taken "extremely seriously"
Police have put in place a response plan in communities with sizeable Jewish populations.
Source: Montreal Gazette
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Trudeau expresses concern over antisemitic incidents in Montreal, elsewhere in Canada
The statement comes a day after local Liberal MP Anthony Housefather posted a video on his Facebook page describing the incidents as "appalling", adding that "…the level of hate that has been created because of events in the Middle East is something that we cannot tolerate in Canada."
Source: Montreal Gazette
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Press Release: Montreal Jewish Community Alarmed by Spike in Antisemitic Incidents
Federation CJA and CIJA have witnessed an alarming number of provocative incidents targeting Jewish Montrealers and are in close contact with law enforcement, who have made arrests and are investigating a number of these incidents as hate crimes.
Source: CIJA
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Experiencing or witnessing antisemitism? Here are some actions you can take
Every one of us can take meaningful actions in response to the antisemitism we have seen over this past week. Click here for Federation CJA's helpful infographic with some actions you can take.
Source: Federation CJA
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CIJA's Guide to Reporting Antisemitism on Social Media
Click here for CIJA's step-by-step guide on how to report antisemitism on various widely used social media platforms.
Source: CIJA
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De l'antisémitisme importé à Montréal
Nous sommes ici devant un antisémitisme importé, comme on le voit en Europe, où les Juifs sont de plus en plus persécutés dans certains quartiers « diversifiés ».
Source: Journal de Montreal
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"The fear I felt was something I'll never forget:" pro-Israel rally attendee
Jewish Montrealer Megan Goldwax attended Sunday's pro-Israel downtown rally and feared for her safety as she and other peaceful attendees were attacked by pro-Palestinian rioters.
Source: The Suburban
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I'm Fed Up
Click here to read an opinion piece from Blake Ezra, a writer on Middle Eastern Politics and the Jewish World. "…if it makes ONE person think twice the next time their favourite celebrity demonizes Israel, it will have been worthwhile."
Source: The Times of Israel
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Israel's Iron Dome has blocked thousands of incoming rockets. Here's how it works.
Thousands of rockets have been fired by Hamas from Gaza into southern and central Israel, targeting both Israeli population centers and border villages. Approximately 90% of those Hamas rockets have been intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, according to Israeli officials.
Source: CBS News
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Source: CIJA
Generations United for Israel: A Prayer Rally for Israel
Almost 1,000 people came together today in solidarity at Generations United for Israel. Jewish students and Holocaust Survivors from across Canada led us in prayer for our Israeli brothers and sisters under attack. Click here to watch the recording.
Visit https://www.cija.ca/israelunderfire/ to learn more about the conflict and to find out how you can take action.
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Disclaimer
Federation CJA 360 is a news aggregate, offering readers a variety of articles and opinion pieces on topics of concern to the Jewish community and presented in a concise, convenient platform. The opinions expressed by contributors shared in Federation CJA 360 do not necessarily reflect the policies or the positions of Federation CJA, its staff or its Board of Directors.
About Federation CJA
For over one hundred years, Federation CJA has been at the heart of the organized Jewish community in Montreal. In partnership with a vast network of agencies and organizations locally, nationally and internationally, Federation CJA builds and sustains this community by providing leadership and by supporting the delivery of services and programs to care for the vulnerable and those in need, to ensure a bright Jewish future, to represent communal interests and to positively affect issues in the wider society.
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