University Campuses Across the Country Launch the “Size Doesn’t Matter” Campaign
TORONTO – February 18, 2010 – Students from 23 universities across the country have joined together to launch a nationally branded and coordinated campaign called Size Doesn’t Matter. Aimed at highlighting the multitude of Israeli accomplishments and contributions, this campaign is the result of the [...]
On Tuesday, February 9th, CJPAC Fellows Ben Singer, Leore Zimner and Beth Cole hosted “An Evening with Ed Holder” at Barney’s Lounge. The event was sponsored by CJPAC and the UWO Tories. Mr. Holder, Conservative MP for the London West Riding, spoke about his experiences as a member of the London community, volunteerism, international trade, [...]
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Tuesday February 16th, Queen’s Israel on Campus was privileged to have the Right Honourable Herb Gray visit to talk about Canadian-Israeli relations. Over seventy students and community members were in attendance to hear Herb Gray’s presentation outlining the history and current status of Canada’s strong ties to Israel. By providing historical context and outlining Canada’s role in the founding of [...]
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The Israel Awareness Committee of Ottawa launches fundraising campaign
Ottawa, ON, Canada February 15, 2010 — The Israel Awareness Committee of Ottawa (IAC) and Hillel Ottawa: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life are pleased to announce the successful launch of a fundraising campaign for Save a Child’s Heart. On Thursday, February 11, over 100 university students [...]
It was a weekend to remember. The four-day CJPAC Fellowship Conference in Ottawa went by in a flash. From January 28-31, CJPAC Fellows from universities across Canada gathered in Ottawa for an exciting and stimulating weekend. The schedule was packed, and we were privileged to hear from many well-respected figures on the political stage.
On Thursday, [...]
McGill Students Stand Against the Singling Out of Israel
Montreal – February 11, 2010 – Last night, student activists from Hillel McGill, with the support of the Canadian Federation of Jewish Students (CFJS) rallied hundreds to attend the General Assembly meeting of the Student Society of McGill University (SSMU) and defeat an anti-Israel resolution that [...]