Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center
@CanadianFSWC
Building a more inclusive Canada by sharing the lessons of the Holocaust, advocating for human rights and combatting antisemitism and hate in all its forms.
“It’s unacceptable that there are streets anywhere in Canada named after Nazis,” FSWC’s @jaimekr told @jdforward, calling it an egregious insult to Canadian WWII soldiers who fought fascism, Holocaust victims and survivors and the Jewish community. FSWC is calling on…
Mark your calendars for August 19 and join us for an inspiring evening with NHL star Zach Hyman! Known for his leadership both on and off the ice, Zach will share personal reflections on his journey through professional hockey, the importance of identity in sports and the…
Members of the Jewish Motorcyclist Alliance are riding across North America with a powerful mission: to honour the memory of the Holocaust and carry forward its lessons. Among them is Toronto resident and Holocaust survivor Andy Reti, who is taking part in this meaningful…
According to newly released data from @StatCan_eng, the Jewish community was targeted in 920 hate crimes last year, accounting for 19% of all police-reported hate crime incidents. This alarming figure is yet another reminder of the toxic antisemitism facing Jewish Canadians – a…
In his latest @TorontoStar column, @LevittMichael highlights alarming incidents where messages of peace are being drowned out by calls for violence on global music stages. Stages meant for creativity and connection are being exploited to spread dangerous anti-Israel and…
On July 18, 1994, a van loaded with explosives detonated outside the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) building, a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires. The brutal attack took the lives of 85 innocent people and injured more than 300 others, becoming the deadliest…
We are grateful to @DeborahLyonsSE for her dedicated efforts as Special Envoy over the past two years. At a time when antisemitism in Canada has reached alarming levels, her engagement with the Jewish community, government officials and key institutions has made a meaningful…
It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from the position of Special Envoy on Preserving Holocaust Remembrance and Combatting Antisemitism. A position that I loved dearly but brought forth so many challenges, some deep disappointments, but in the end, some real…
FSWC thanks Minister of Education @PaulCalandra for his strong and principled leadership in response to the disturbing findings on antisemitism in Ontario schools. We appreciate his clear commitment to ensuring schools are safe, inclusive spaces where every student can learn…
I am deeply concerned, angry and frustrated with the findings of a recent report on antisemitism in Ontario schools. Schools must be a safe place for every student to learn in a respectful and supportive environment. I expect school boards across the province to focus on…
We welcome the news that @TorontoPolice has arrested a suspect in connection with this repulsive incident. Such abhorrent acts of desecration and hate must be met with zero tolerance to protect our communities and places of worship from further hate-fuelled attacks.
From being called “half human” and a “baby killer” to being swarmed by classmates giving the Nazi salute, Jewish students are facing an alarming crisis of antisemitism in our schools. A just-released federal report on antisemitism in Ontario schools, commissioned by the office…
Hot off the press! FSWC is proud to share our latest Impact Report, spotlighting many of our noteworthy actions and achievements over the past year in advocacy, education and community building. To read our latest Impact Report, go to fswc.ca/impact-report-…
New Glasgow, NS is once again the scene of deplorable antisemitism, just one month after a local man was arrested for promoting genocide and hatred against Jewish communities. This time, a vehicle was seen spreading a vile conspiracy theory about Jewish control. @NGRegPolice is…
AI is a powerful tool – and how it’s used can either help or harm society. Yesterday’s wave of antisemitic responses from X’s Grok chatbot is deeply alarming and dangerous – more like something out of a Black Mirror episode than a responsible tech rollout. Spreading such hateful…
We’re pleased an arrest has been made by @TorontoPolice after a woman was filmed spitting on a Jewish man and calling him a “Zionist little pig.” This antisemitic assault, which occurred in January, is yet another reminder of the alarming rise in hate-fuelled harassment and…
News Release - Woman Arrested for Assault at a Demonstration, Dundas Street East and Yonge Street area tps.ca/media-centre/n…
What an incredible 2024-2025 school year of education and impact! From September through June, FSWC educated more than 50,500 students and trained nearly 5,900 teachers on the Holocaust, antisemitism and human rights. Highlights of this year included the launch of our Ever…
It’s deeply troubling to see yet another incident of Canadian Army members expressing antisemitic and hateful views. @CanadianForces must prioritize rooting out extremism in its ranks. There is no place for hate in those who serve and protect our country. cbc.ca/news/politics/…
Holocaust survivor and human rights advocate Nate Leipciger has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Announced on June 30, 2025, this prestigious honour recognizes his lifelong dedication to Holocaust education and his powerful efforts in promoting understanding and human…
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦 Today, we celebrate the values that make Canada strong: diversity, inclusion, democracy and the freedom to stand up for what’s right. As we honour the beauty of this country, we also recommit to building a future free of antisemitism, hate and…
