McGill University

'They were calling Hamas heroic': Canadian Muslim student explains her post-October 7 Zionism

From losing her father to murder at 16 to watching her classmates cheer October 7, Canadian Muslim Raihanna Adira speaks on her Zionism, her faith, and fighting hate on campuses.

|ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Raihaana Adira, Canadian Muslim advocating for coexistence.
People walk on the grounds of the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario

New report flags widespread failures in Canadian universities’ antisemitism response

The initial launch features a pilot assessment covering four universities where students have reported particularly hostile social climates.

|ByALEX CARSON
Protesters in support of Palestinians stand at an encampment, during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at McGill University’s campus in Montreal, Quebec, Canada May 2, 2024.

Class action lawsuit against McGill University for alleged campus antisemitism allowed to proceed

The class action, taken by law firm FFMP, is on behalf of all Jewish students registered at McGill University from October 8, 2023, onwards.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER
Student protest at McGill University in Quebec.

McGill Law Faculty Chair resigns over institutional failure to protect Jewish students

Jonathan Amiel, who was also a course lecturer, told the McGill Dean that he was no longer willing or able to participate in his formal roles, or willing to fundraise on behalf of the faculty.

|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Jewish student should resign if traveling to Israel, says student gov't

Students’ Society of McGill University calls on board member to resign if she participates in free Hillel trip

DECEMBER 2, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
MCGILL UNIVERSITY campus in Montreal

McGill University student newspaper doubles down on antisemitic rhetoric

Editors at the paper described Zionism as 'racist' and 'violent' in their latest polemic.

NOVEMBER 8, 2019ByDONNA RACHEL EDMUNDS
MCGILL UNIVERSITY campus in Montreal

McGill to honor Hillel Neuer

The human rights activist, international lawyer and writer is also well-known for his staunch Israel advocacy.

MAY 9, 2018ByILANIT CHERNICK
Hillel Neuer takes in a sweeping view of Jerusalem from the East Talpiot promenade

McGill students claim forced out of student govt. due to antisemitism

Student Noah Lew alleges he was removed for being Jewish.

OCTOBER 29, 2017BySHOSHANA KRANISH
MCGILL UNIVERSITY campus in Montreal