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"I think we see through the Holocaust, we see the extent of evil and how evil people can be to each other, but it’s important to know that as far as when we’re looking at our own identity and examining who we are, to know that we all have that goodness in us."
- Michelle Phair, Canadian educator based in Regina
One in Six Canadians Hold Antisemitic Views; Majority Wants to Keep Memory of Shoah Alive: Poll
A survey commissioned by Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center and conducted by Nanos research reveals that nearly one in six Canadians express views that could be considered antisemitic, though a majority believe the memory of the Holocaust should be kept alive.
Teens Charged After Mississauga School Vandalized with Hate-Motivated Graffiti
FSWC commends Peel Regional Police for their quick arrests of three teens after hate-motivated graffiti was discovered on a school in Mississauga last week. Each teen was charged with one count of mischief over $5,000 and will be making court appearances in September. According to police, the vandalism – which included swastikas and other racist and vulgar drawings – is being investigated as a hate-motivated crime.
FSWC Notes Iqra Khalid’s Apology, Revocation of Certificate Given to Member of Organization Supportive of Extremism
Last week, MP Iqra Khalid rescinded a “certificate of appreciation” she had granted to Amin El-Maoued of Palestine House, an organization that Canada stopped funding in 2012 due to concerns over its support of extremism. “We have to deal with antisemitism seriously and on the same platform as other forms of racism,” said FSWC's Avi Benlolo.
Teacher's Summer Trip to Israel Helping Inform New Holocaust Course in Regina
A participant of FSWC's four-day Holocaust education certificate course last year, Michelle Phair - a teacher at O'Neill High School in Regina - spent a second consecutive summer taking a trip to learn about the Holocaust. After travelling to Germany and Poland last year, this year she spent 19 days at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. She is developing a new Holocaust and Genocide Studies course to be offered next year to students that she hopes will "help students connect with empathy to the human face of history."
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Every year, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center hosts an array of events and programs to educate and inspire people of all ages and from all backgrounds to combat hate. From the Tour for Humanity to Freedom Day to Compassion to Action, these programs would not be possible without your support! Join us in continuing to make the world a better place today.
Hundreds of Neo-Nazis March in Berlin
Hundreds of neo-Nazis marched in Berlin over the weekend in a shocking commemoration of the 31st anniversary of the death of Nazi official Rudolf Hess. Far-right protesters, including a Hitler lookalike, were protected from counter-protesters by police in riot gear.
Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn's Secret Trip to Israel to Meet Hamas
A report obtained by i24News reveals that UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn visited Israel in 2010 as part of a delegation with an Islamist lobby group, meeting two groups of Hamas parliamentarians. Corbyn also failed to declare the funding for the trip in violation of parliamentary rules.
Israeli Rhythmic Gymnast Breaks World Record
Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram set a new world record on Saturday after scoring 20.65 points in the clubs event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup Championship in Minsk. She also won the gold medal in the all-round phase of the competition.
From the Arab World
A senior Hamas official was quoted today stating that weapons will remain in the hands of Hamas and that "there are no conditions regarding Hamas's right to [continue] the resistance" when it comes to any cease-fire agreement with Israel. The statement comes in response to claims by Palestinian Authority and Fatah officials that a cease-fire between the terror group and Israel would pave the way for an implementation of Trump's unseen plan that they claim is aimed at "liquidating" the Palestinian cause.
Join Us for the 8th Annual Freedom Day in Toronto!
Space is limited, so register today to bring your students to the 8th annual Freedom Day in Toronto, taking place on September 18 at Yonge-Dundas Square.
This year's incredible speakers include Holocaust survivor and author Max Eisen, former violent extremist Christian Picciolini and singer-songwriter Mimi O'Bonsawin.
Report Antisemitism and News of Concern to FSWC
If you would like to report antisemitism or news of concern to Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, please email aborisovsky@fswc.ca.
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