Last week, Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, broadcast footage showing him at Ashdod Port taunting bound, kneeling activists from one of the Gaza flotillas. As journalist Fabio Andre accurately observed in The Times of Israel, “he effectively handed a branding victory to those who seek to define Israel through the lens of moral decay.” In response to Ben-Gvir’s conduct, …
The Canadian Jewish Law Association (CJLA) is pleased to announce a special Members Evening featuring a Fireside Chat with journalist, publisher, and Canadaland founder Jesse Brown. Jesse Brown is one of Canada’s most recognizable independent media voices and the founder of Canadaland, a podcast and journalism platform focused on media criticism, public discourse, and current affairs. Over the past decade, …
In recent months, Canadian cities, and Toronto in particular, have seen a concerning rise in reported antisemitic incidents targeting Jewish institutions and businesses. The latest shooting at a Jewish-owned restaurant in Toronto is not an isolated act of vandalism, intimidation, or random violence. It is part of an escalating pattern of targeted attacks reported across multiple incidents in the Greater …
By Cristin Schmitz Law360 Canada (March 10, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT) — As the federal and B.C. governments push ahead with new anti-hate measures, legal experts in the Jewish community advise that robust political leadership, specialized training for prosecutors and police, and new legal tools — bolstered by greater enforcement of the existing criminal law — are keys to fighting …
The Canadian Jewish Law Association (CJLA) proudly congratulates The Honourable Marina Sarah Paperny, K.C., a director of CJLA, on being named the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Alberta. The WILL Awards recognize outstanding members of the Alberta legal profession for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the community, the profession, and the advancement of …
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Canadian Jewish Law Association (CJLA) – Year in Review As CJLA enters 2026, we pause to reflect on a formative first year defined by purpose, principle, and meaningful engagement. From its inception, the Canadian Jewish Law Association was established to serve as a professional home for Jewish legal professionals and allies committed to the rule of law, equality before the …
It was a privilege and an honour for members of the Canadian Jewish Law Association (CJLA) to participate in a delegation of Canadian lawyers invited to Israel, sponsored by the Israeli Consul General to Canada in collaboration with Lawyers Combating Antisemitism. The delegation included three representatives from CJLA, Jeff Leon, Jill Mayer, and Leora Shemesh, who joined colleagues from across …
The Canadian Jewish Law Association (CJLA) is deeply concerned by the allegations surrounding the events involving Sudine Riley, a criminal defence lawyer, on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Oshawa Courthouse. As outlined in a public statement issued by Ms. Riley’s counsel, Ms. Riley had just completed a trial and was working in an interview room outside the courtroom when …
The Canadian Jewish Law Association is grateful to the individuals and organizations whose early support helped establish and strengthen our work. We proudly recognize the following Founding Sponsors for their leadership and commitment to justice, advocacy, and community: ● Rosen Sunshine● Jonas Prince● Roslyn Levine● Loopstra Nixon LLP● Brian H. Greenspan● Neuberger & Partners LLP● Leon Dispute Resolution Services Inc.● …