Zionism

Canadian Jews say they don’t like being called “Zionist” but still remain deeply attached to Zionism: study

Zionism is a political movement whose objective was to create a new Jewish State in Palestine. A recent article in the Canadian Jewish News explores an interesting phenomenon – Canadian Jews who believe in a Jewish State, but don’t want to be called Zionists. Read more.

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Jewish Faculty Network report claims CIJA promotes anti-Palestinian racism in Canada to protect Israel

Young Jews are among the most determined critics of Israel in Canada. That doesn’t mean they are protected from accusations of “antisemitism”. A new report written by several Jewish authors claims that the well-funded Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) consciously uses the fear of “antisemitism” as a weapon. Read more.

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Tennis Canada bans Davis Cup fans in Halifax as Israeli sports teams face growing opposition or boycotts around the world

No spectators will be permitted to watch Israel play Canada in Davis Cup tennis matches in Halifax this weekend. Tennis Canada alleges fears over security. But the real fear is that the Israeli team will face the same embarassments that Israeli teams are facing all around the world. Read more…
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First anti zionist Jewish Congress attracts over 400 Jews from Europe, America and even Israel

Hundreds of Jewish intellectuals, scholars and activists joined with Palestinian human rights activists at the first anti zionist Jewish congress in Vienna, the birthplace of Theodore Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism. Among the participants were a number of Canadian Jews. Watch the CTIP interview with Sid Shnaid, member of Independent Jewish Voices Canada.

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Is the chant “death, death to the idf” antisemitic or an expression of legitimate anger towards an army committing genocide?

British rapper Bob Vylan set off a firestorm last week at a major outdoor rock festival in the UK by adding his own chant to the now familiar “Free Free Palestine”. He surprised the audience by shouting “Death, death to the IDF”. Tens of thousands of festival goers, many waving Palestinian flags, roared their approval. A debate has erupted in the UK. Is it antisemitic? Read more…

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