Advocacy @ HBT: The week of April 2, 2025

Museum Exhibits come to Toronto, and Actions that you can take to support the Jewish community in the upcoming election.

• Important Exhibits come to Toronto as the ROM releases its Auschwitz Exhibit and the Nova Exhibit begins selling tickets
• As election day nears, CJPAC discusses the important role that Jewish communities will play and what you can do to support your local politicians
• The ALCCA announces a new task force focused on targeting antisemitism and to provide legal expertise and support for victims of hate crimes, and to ensure that hate-motivated offences are properly addressed under the law

Toronto is hosting two extraordinary events: the Auschwitz Exhibit at the ROM and the Nova Music Festival Exhibit. These powerful, thought-provoking exhibits promise to offer visitors a deep, educational experience. The Auschwitz Exhibit provides a poignant look into history, shedding light on the Holocaust’s enduring impact while fostering conversations on remembrance and resilience. The Nova Music Festival Exhibit shows how a festival of laughter and love was turned into a dark and horrible scene as the peaceful gathering was attacked killing 411 attendees and leading to the capture of 43 hostages.

With the federal elections coming on April 28^th CJPAC has released a number of resources discussing the best way to support the candidate of your choice. With such a hotly contested election it is of the utmost importance that you participate in any way you can, including by donating, volunteering, and encouraging others to participate!

Antisemitism has risen across Toronto in the past two years (accounting for 55% of all hate crimes last year according to Toronto Police Services). Our legal system has been largely unable to manage this influx of crimes, leading the ALCCA to announce a new task force comprised of lawyers who will focus on ensuring that hate-motivated incidents are properly addressed by the Canadian legal system.

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