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In the wake of rising antisemitism and the Washington, D.C. embassy shooting, Lawyers Combating Antisemitism held a healing webinar for Jewish legal professionals. Led by trauma experts, the session offered therapeutic tools, Jewish resilience teachings, and a path forward through collective support.

It was devastating to learn about the targeted murder of two young Israeli embassy staff members, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC. This heinous act—ostensibly carried out in support of a Free Palestine and Gaza speaks volumes.

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This week, Toronto City Council passed bubble legislation to help protect children, worshippers, and community members from harassment near vulnerable spaces. The legislation—which takes effect July 2—was approved 17–9 after much needed amendments to the draft circulated by city staff. In our editorial, ALCCA describes the new legislation, rebuts claims by its opponents, and outlines the collaborative work done that contributed to its passage.

This week’s roundup includes a disturbing case out of Halifax, where a 16-year-old is facing 33 charges—including hate promotion and weapons offences—following an alleged threat to a local high school.

Ahead of this week's Toronto City Council meeting on bubble legislation, ALCCA’s Chair, Mark Sandler, joined John Tory on Newstalk 1010 to discuss the proposed bylaw. He explained how it aims to protect vulnerable spaces – such as places of worship, schools, and daycares – without restricting protest rights. Citing legal precedent, Sandler emphasized the importance of balancing fundamental freedoms with safeguarding communities from harassment and intimidation.

Two Ontario court rulings this week revealed striking contrasts in how antisemitic conduct is addressed in the justice system.

TMU’s faculty association passed a motion on “Anti-Palestinian Racism” – ALCCA’s Chair raises concerns about its true intent – warning it undermines academic freedom and worsens discrimination against Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist students and faculty.

ALCCA’s Chair provides a detailed update on where bubble legislation stands across the country and a call for provinces to intervene.