Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims (CAJM)

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Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims (CAJM) Bringing members of the Jewish and Muslim communities in Canada closer together. We invite all likeminded people to join us.

Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims
The Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims (CAJM) was established in June
1996. Our purpose is to bring members of the Jewish and Muslim communities in Canada closer together, to promote positive interaction, and to work together to counter problems faced by both communities. Our objectives are to learn, understand and jointly work together, in order to promote harmony between Canadian Muslims and Jews. Since September 11, 2001 we have been meeting regularly with a reinvigorated sense of purpose to create a model in Canada for Jewish/Muslim bilateral co-operation in fighting the increase in hate crimes, stereotyping, backlash, discrimination, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia faced by our communities. While CAJM has a strictly defined focus of dealing with issues of mutual concern in the most positive, productive and constructive manner, we discuss a broad spectrum of world issues, which may impact our two groups in Canada. Our most important strength is that whatever position CAJM takes, we do it jointly, and in the interests of both groups. We may speak out in favour of a particular viewpoint, but only with agreement and understanding of members of both communities. We value diversity of opinion and respectfully listen to different viewpoints without finger pointing, generalizing or blaming either group. CAJM strives to play an educational role in conveying its message in a visible manner to the general public. We are deeply committed to engaging in open and free discussion of difficult, controversial and sensitive issues. We use a variety of approaches to building relationships between our communities including seminars, special events, cultural exchanges, publications, youth activities, exchanges of speakers and community leaders, and the annual Weekend of Twinning between synagogues and mosques. We continue to work on our goals of mutual understanding and respect, and are seen as a model of cooperation between Jews and Muslims locally, nationally and internationally. Shahid Akhtar and Dr. Barbara Landau, Co-Chairs

589 Silverthorne Crescent, Mississauga, Ontario L5R 1W7
[email protected] Phone: (905) 712-2872
[email protected] Phone: (416) 391-3110

09/22/2025

Wishing all our Jewish friends and families a heart felt Shana tova...happy, healthy and sweeter year ahead. We pray together that it will be a year of peace. 🙏 🕊 ✡️ ☪️ ❤️

03/22/2025
03/02/2025

Ramadan Mubarak to all our Muslim friends and family who are observing. May this holy month bring health, renewal prosperity and peace. 🧡 🙏 🕊 🧡

Glad to have been a promotional partner in the Enhancing Social Justice Education groups Dec 5th symposium: Stop the Hat...
12/08/2024

Glad to have been a promotional partner in the Enhancing Social Justice Education groups Dec 5th symposium: Stop the Hate - Start the Dialogue! : Strategies to reduce polarization in education and the workplace today. In CAJM's view, it's CONTINUE the dialogue, and continue building relationships and allies for human rights and justice for all. Thank you to esjeducation.ca and the Harmony Movement and all the allies and amazing volunteers who put together this timely conference.

Wishing all those who celebrate it a heart felt Shana Tova (a good year)! May it be a sweeter year ahead, one of health,...
10/02/2024

Wishing all those who celebrate it a heart felt Shana Tova (a good year)! May it be a sweeter year ahead, one of health, safety, justice and peace. And may we all continue to work TOGETHER to achieve that. To all those who love Jerusalem (Jews, Muslims, Palestinians, Israelis and others) let us continue to work AND pray together to make it so. ✡️ ☪️ ✝️ ☮️ 🕊 ❤️

On the limits of speaking ones truth and resistance from the margins. I read and re-read bell hooks, and 'yours in strug...
09/16/2024

On the limits of speaking ones truth and resistance from the margins. I read and re-read bell hooks, and 'yours in struggle' when I feel let down by people I thought were allies.

"Silenced. We fear those who speak about us, who do not speak to us and with us…We know that the forces that silence us, because they never want us to speak, differ from the forces that say speak, tell me your story. Only do not speak in a voice of resistance. Only speak from that space in the margin that is a sign of deprivation, a wound, an unfulfilled longing. Only speak your pain. (bell hooks, 2015)

Sadly, this rings so true today with people who are in pain in their schools and workplaces and now find themselves on the margins of DEI/human rights/social justice/counselling spaces, with no where to turn to speak their truth.

We need to bring back the spirit, ethos and accomplishments of this important group. Some of its leadership are gone now...
06/25/2024

We need to bring back the spirit, ethos and accomplishments of this important group. Some of its leadership are gone now, others have gone on to other things, as life intervened. Some of us refuse to give up ! It's more important now than ever!

Founded more than two decades ago, the Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims is a trailblazer for interfaith dialogue in Canada. Our organization was launched on June 23, 1996 with a symposium featuring pioneers recognizing the importance bringing members of different faiths together.

05/02/2024

Shalom/Salaam is meeting this Sunday at 11am at Grenadier...a welcome group during this time of increasing polarization. If you REALLY want REAL peace, let us gather together . Shalom ! Salaam ! ✡️ ☪️ ☮️ 🕊 ❤️

08/04/2022

Looking forward to being a guest presenter on August 10th for a webinar at noon on "Validating Jewish Identities &Recognizing and Dismantling Antisemitism " for the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW). I will of course mention the important work of the CAJM over the past many years ! All the best, Karen Mock

02/06/2022

Looking forward to moderating the 3 Amigos Sunday at 2pm for Mosaic Interfaith on "Learing to Dialogue and Learning from Dialogue" . Register for this free event Har Zion

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589 Silverthorne Crescent
Mississauga, ON
L5R1W7

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+14169382872

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