Toronto university praised for freeze of student fees over BDS support
B’nai Brith Canada commends University of Toronto for continuing to withhold fees from union which supports BDS.
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Renowned Holocaust scholar Michael Marrus passes away at 81
Internationally respected academic shed light on Vichy France's collaboration with Nazi Germany.
University of Toronto will not adopt IHRA antisemitism definition
Despite longstanding antisemitism problem, U of T refuses to adopt definition, citing academic freedom and freedom of expression.
Advisor on antisemitism slams U of Toronto for discrimination against Jews
Ayelet Kuper says medical faculty is rife with antisemitic attitudes and that Jews are targeted with antisemitic tropes.
B’nai Brith slams ‘flawed’ University of Toronto report on antisemitism
Advocacy org responds with report outlining "serious flaws" in U of T's response to longstanding issues of antisemitism on campus.
300 Jewish U of Toronto profs slam attack on Canada’s antisemitism envoy Irwin Cotler
Jewish academics speak up after faculty letter full of "antisemitic stereotypes" attacks Cotler for speaking at event about antisemitism.
Toronto university hailed for withholding funds to student union over BDS support
FSWC welcomes University of Toronto’s decision to withhold funds from Graduate Students’ Union which supports BDS.
Toronto university to withhold fees from student union over BDS support
University of Toronto announces it will withhold fees from Graduate Students’ Union over its pro-BDS policy.
Toronto university's student union endorses BDS motion
University of Toronto Students’ Union calls for divestment in companies "complicit in occupation of Palestinian Territory.”
B’nai Brith appalled by Toronto university's antisemitism report
B’nai Brith Canada denounces counterproductive report on antisemitism at University of Toronto.
Kosher food becomes a BDS flashpoint on a Toronto college campus
BDS resolution targeting kosher food at University of Toronto campus continues to spark criticism, despite modifications following backlash.
University of Toronto student union walks back kosher food ban
Following criticism, student union removes parts of BDS resolution which would have banned kosher food from non-anti-Israel sources,
University of Toronto has a Jewish Problem
Social justice warriors blatantly seek to blacklist and purge pro-Israel Jews from campus. Op-ed.
B’nai Brith Canada calls Toronto university to act following pro-BDS motions
B’nai Brith Canada demands University of Toronto act decisively following pro-BDS motions passed at one its campuses.
University of Toronto leadership condemns anti-Israel resolution
Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center says more action is required against anti-Israel motion passed by student union at U of T campus.
Jewish advocacy org calls for student 'Bill of Rights' in response to campus anti-Semitism
Abraham Global Peace Initiative calls for “Bill of Rights” for Jewish students “feeling harassed on university campuses around the world.”
Toronto student union approves anti-Israel resolution
University of Toronto called to act after student union at its Scarborough campus votes to eliminate funding for groups that support Israel.
B’nai Brith calls out University of Toronto for ‘troubling hiring process’
B'nai Brith is urging the Canadian government to investigate the hiring process of a foreign academic accused of ties to extremism.
Toronto prof apologizes after linking Jewish judge to Nazi figure
University of Toronto law professor apologizes after juxtaposing a Jewish judge with an infamous Nazi jurist on his Twitter account.
B’nai Brith slams Nazi comparison of Toronto Jewish judge
B'nai Brith “deeply disturbed” by University of Toronto's lack of action toward a law prof who on Twitter compared a Jewish judge to a Nazi.
University of Toronto student union signs letter attacking Israel
Union reverses earlier decision, adopts letter making offensive accusations against Israel and denouncing Israel summer trip.
B'nai Brith Canada calls on gov to deny work permit to controversial academic
Advocacy org says that hiring academic linked to controversy around her anti-Israel views would amount to "substantial harm."
B'nai Brith calls for resignation of U of T faculty association pres over remarks
B'nai Brith Canada calls faculty body head's remarks "inappropriate, and harmful to the campus’ Jewish community.”
University of Toronto urged to stop using terrorist's image to promote event
B’nai Brith Canada calls out University of Toronto for using image of Palestinian Arab terrorist to promote an upcoming event.
B'nai Brith calls on University of Toronto to implement ruling on BDS
The University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union was recently ordered to stop using student fees to promote BDS.
Toronto university ordered to abandon BDS
University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union told to stop using student fees to promote BDS.
Toronto university labor union under fire for anti-Semitic tweet
B’nai Brith Canada condemns labor union at University of Toronto following anti-Israel and anti-Semitic tweets.
University chiefs weigh in on U of Toronto kosher controversy
Leaders of Israel's seven universities express outrage over University of Toronto's Graduate Student Union's rejection of kosher food bid.
U of Toronto student union apologizes for kosher food ruling
The Graduate Student Union at the University of Toronto apologizes for 'unintentional harm' after calling kosher food 'pro-Israel.'
Graduate student union in Toronto: Kosher food is 'pro-Israel'
Student union at University of Toronto refuses to back bid to make kosher food available on campus, calling move 'pro-Israel'.
U of Toronto nixes campus address by Arab accused of terror ties
Speech by PA Arab accused of terror ties was moved off the University of Toronto campus following protests by Jewish groups.
‘Dangerous PFLP terrorist shouldn't be given platform at U of T'
Student organization protests university invitation to terrorist.
Canada researchers reveal 'Iran-aligned' fake news campaign
'Endless Mayfly' posted at least 135 fake news articles, used 72 lookalike domains, University of Toronto researchers say.
U of Toronto students make BDS committee permanent
University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union approves a motion to make its Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Committee permanent.
Toronto university rejects BDS proposal
University of Toronto Graduate Students’ Union overwhelmingly rejects proposal promoting a boycott of Israel.
Swastika graffiti at University of Toronto
Several swastikas found painted in several locations at the University of Toronto. Local Jewish groups condemn.
SWC Condemns Toronto University Apartheid Week
In press release, Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center condemns ongoing anti-Semitism at University of Toronto campuses.
Students at Toronto University Pass BDS Motion
The University of Toronto Mississauga Students' Union voted in favor of endorsing a 2005 call for a BDS campaign against Israel.
Toronto University Students Vote to Endorse BDS
The Graduate Student Union at the University of Toronto overwhelmingly votes to endorse the BDS campaign against Israel.
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