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Students and activists protest for an eighth day at an anti-Israel encampment on the campus of McGill University in Montreal, Canada, on May 4, 2024. (Photo by Alexis Aubin / AFP)
October 6, 2024, 5:16 pm
Jewish students say anti-Israel Oct. 7 events at Montreal campuses set to celebrate Hamas
Even after McGill and Concordia take measures to stem antisemitism on campus, protest groups continue to glorify terror a year after the Hamas massacre, putting local Jews on edge
By Eliyahu Freedman
A protester stands amid tents in an anti-Israel encampment at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, April 29, 2024. (Graham Hughes / AFP)
July 11, 2024, 8:20 am
Montreal police clear out anti-Israel encampment at McGill University
School president claims weekslong encampment was ‘heavily fortified focal point for intimidation and violence’ led by non-students; student protester vows ‘this is not the end’
By AP and ToI Staff
The Arts Building at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
December 4, 2019, 5:04 pm
McGill board rejects motion for Jewish student to cancel Israel trip or resign
Move comes after condemnation of original ‘anti-Semitic’ decision; non-Jewish member who also plans to attend Hillel-funded trip did not face same pressure
By David Lazarus
McGill University. (Wikimedia Commons)
December 2, 2019, 5:49 am
Jewish student gov’t member at McGill U told to cancel Israel trip or resign
Jordyn Wright accuses student society president of anti-Semitism, noting a non-Jewish member who also plans to attend Hillel-funded trip has not faced same pressure
By David Lazarus
Eric Abramovitz, the clarinetist who sued his ex-girlfriend who secretly sabotaged a once-in-a-lifetime music opportunity, gives an interview to BuzzFeeds AM to DM on June 14, 2018. (screen capture: Twitter)
June 16, 2018, 4:03 am
Musician sues ex-girlfriend who deleted scholarship letter, derailing his career
Judge awards clarinetist Eric Abramovitz over $300,000 in damages from former girlfriend who faked a rejection letter to prevent him from dumping her
By ToI Staff
McGill University. (Wikimedia Commons)
February 9, 2018, 7:44 am
McGill U report says BDS actions not anti-Semitic, but sees campus anti-Semitism
Prejudice did not play a role in attempts to bar pro-Israel students from student government, former ombudsman says, drawing criticism from Jewish groups
By JTA
McGill University, Montreal (YouTube screenshot)
November 10, 2017, 6:02 am
McGill student group admits using anti-Semitic propaganda
Activists say they utilized anti-Jewish tropes to keep Jewish student off board
By JTA
The Arts Building at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. (Wikimedia Commons via JTA)
October 27, 2017, 11:34 am
Pro-Israel students said barred from student union board at Canada’s McGill
Union president says it’s ’very disappointing’ that ’we would vote against a member on the basis that he’s Jewish’
By JTA
Igor Sadikov (McGill Arts Undergraduate Society)
March 14, 2017, 10:52 pm
‘Punch a Zionist today’ McGill student quits last post
Igor Sadikov preempts move to impeach him by resigning from university’s student legislative council
By JTA
Concordia University, Montreal (CC BY-SA Jeangagnon, Wikimedia commons)
March 2, 2017, 12:09 am
Canada’s Concordia university evacuated over anti-Muslim bomb threat
Emailed threat warning of one homemade explosive a day forces nearly 4,000 students to leave Montreal campus
By AFP
Igor Sadikov (McGill Arts Undergraduate Society)
February 25, 2017, 3:55 am
‘Punch a Zionist’ tweeter quits McGill student government
Igor Sadikov steps down after controversy surrounding Feb. 6 tweet some say incited violence
By JTA
Igor Sadikov (McGill Arts Undergraduate Society)
February 24, 2017, 11:17 am
McGill council won’t impeach student who called for ‘punching Zionists’
Igor Sadikov, who supports the anti-Israel BDS movement, says he was targeting a ‘political philosophy,’ not Jews
By JTA
Melanie Takefman
February 23, 2017, 11:50 am
Melanie Takefman
I’m a Zionist, not your punching bag
A proud McGill alum on her alma mater’s new oppressive student culture inhibiting open discussion, and what to do about it
Igor Sadikov (McGill Arts Undergraduate Society)
February 13, 2017, 11:36 pm
McGill student leader doubles down on ‘punch a Zionist today’ message
Igor Sadikov refuses to retract previous call, says Jews are not ‘a legitimate ethnic group’
By JTA
The Roddick Gates, the main entrance to McGill University. (CC BY-SA 3.0 Gene.arboit / Wikipedia)
February 10, 2017, 10:04 pm
Canadian student leader urges Twitter users to ‘punch a Zionist today’
Igor Sadikov faces calls for resignation, claims tweet is not anti-Semitic because he has Jewish roots
By JTA
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