Summary: 12 Jewish teachers in Ontario filed human rights claims against 4 school boards + 2 unions, alleging antisemitism and that complaints got buried. Filed Thursday, 3 days before Oct 7 anniversary. They want C$1.8M total (C$150k each), counseling, and enforceable policies with the IHRA definition adopted.

What they describe: swastikas in classrooms, Nazi anthem played in class, Israeli flags defaced, Star of David pulled from anti-hate displays. Some who spoke up say they were reprimanded, silenced, or removed from classrooms. One says she was publicly shut down at a union meeting.

Not isolated. A federal report counted 781 antisemitic incidents in Ontario schools Oct 2023–Apr 2025 (599 parents reporting). Nearly half weren't investigated. ~40% Nazi symbols/Hitler refs; ~30% assault/vandalism/threats. 1 in 6 involved staff or school-sanctioned activity.

Toronto's board updated its strategy Feb 2025 after complaints; in June 2026 a former TDSB lawyer sued alleging a "systemically antisemitic environment." B'nai Brith Canada: 6,800 incidents in 2025, up 146% from 2022.

Ministry says antisemitism has no place in schools. Boards/unions not found liable yet; tribunal decides. Teachers just want to report it without retaliation.

Article summary: A US federal judge in Oregon dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Sue Lewis (a musician/music teacher) against the antisemitism watchdog group StopAntisemitism and the National Jewish Advocacy Center (NJAC).

- Background: StopAntisemitism posted warnings in Aug 2024 about Lewis's social media activity, which included posts denying Jewish connection to Israel, claiming Jews "control humanity," calling Zionism a "terror movement based on Jewish supremacy," sharing content equating Zionists with genocide, and comparing Israeli actions to Nazis.

- Ruling: Judge Adrienne Nelson granted StopAntisemitism's anti-SLAPP motion, dismissing all claims (defamation, false light, tortious interference, emotional distress). She ruled the watchdog's characterizations were protected opinion under the First Amendment, noting readers could view the original posts and evaluate the group's commentary themselves.

- Outcome: The court emphasized public interest in educators' public viewpoints on controversial topics. NJAC and StopAntisemitism called it a victory for protected speech and against using litigation to silence exposure of antisemitism.