If there’s a single word to describe B’nai Brith Canada, it’s action.
Around here, action means advocacy.
As Canada’s oldest independent Jewish human rights organization, B’nai Brith has the agility and the knowhow to respond immediately to reports of hate crimes across the country. We are world renowned for the production of our Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, which is respected as the international authority on antisemitic acts in Canada. Additionally, B’nai Brith is proud to operate Canada’s only anti-hate hotline and app, which ensures that our work in defence of human rights is based on real-time information. These are but a few of the many powerful tools we employ in our tireless advocacy for Jewish communities across Canada.
B’nai Brith’s Advocacy department unrelentingly pursues reports of hate crimes, backed by our department of legal affairs. Our organization is closely affiliated with the Matas Law Society, chaired by David Matas, Canada’s top human rights advocate. Whether by litigating, even as far as the Supreme Court of Canada, or by engaging in policy-oriented communications with the federal government, B’nai Brith leaves no options unexplored in the fight against antisemitism in Canada.
To B’nai Brith, action also means care.
Our organization has established a thriving food bank supporting hundreds of Jewish families and seniors struggling with food insecurity. Likewise, our clothing donation and affordable housing initiatives are improving the lives of thousands of people across Canada, including many Holocaust survivors. When people’s basic needs are not being met, action is mandatory - this is the B’nai Brith modus operandi.
B’nai Brith is also focused on the action we take to support the development of our community and our future leaders.
There’s nothing like a sports league to unite communities and teach critical leadership skills. B’nai Brith runs softball leagues, golf tournaments, a basketball league, and more - all of which strengthen communities through the development of interpersonal relationships. We see that the more we engage with one another, the more we unite under the shared banner of the Jewish community.
If the world has taught us anything, especially over the last two years, it’s that our need for connection is not to be confused for a luxury. Community is as essential as human rights. B’nai Brith acts boldly in many arenas to promote advocacy and to strengthen communities.
Human rights are universal, and they are fundamental. In every avenue, we’re People Helping People. Our work is real-time, it is proactive, and the positive impact has a ripple effect that’s downright contagious.
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