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Zelda Abramson

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Retired sociologist, likes to blog occasionally, co-author of The Montreal Shtetl: Making Home After the Holocaust "The work of remembering: the lesson of genocide we never learned" https://zeldaabramson.substack.com/p/the-work-of-remembering-the-lesson

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Tell Carney: Oppose Illegal Attacks on Iran

As Trump and Netanyahu drag the region into war, Canada is shamefully cheering them on. Join us in emailing Prime Minister Carney and Foreign Minister Anand to demand that they retract their support for illegal US-Israeli attacks on Iran and impose sanctions on Israel. share.nwmd.social/s/Nnt749XD

05.03.2026 17:21 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This was an act of aggression not approved by the US Congress. Why are you supporting the action of a dictator? And yet.... Devastating response.

28.02.2026 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So good. See all of these videos and **thank you** Sarah Spain.

25.02.2026 18:23 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Have you posted this in French?

04.01.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Toolkit for UK Hunger Strikers

A call to ACTION to support the hunger strikers in the UK. Several are now in critical medical condition. There is a need for international pressure. See link to toolkit πŸ‘‡
docs.google.com/document/d/e...

18.12.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m exhausted. Vladdy

28.10.2025 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Body would have been walked.

28.10.2025 04:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‡³πŸ‡± At noon today in Rotterdam, the city’s air raid sirens sounded their monthly test: 1 min. and 26 seconds echoing across the Netherlands. Hundreds of demonstrators dressed in red timed their march across the Erasmus Bridge and back with the warning test, forming a living red line against Israel...

06.10.2025 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 31    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 3

Our government is complicity @mark-carney.bsky.social @anitaanand.bsky.social

06.10.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#FreePalestine now in Montreal

04.10.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Raphael Lemkin Coined the Word Genocide. What Would He Say Today? | The Tyee The haunting story of the refugee driven to name and prevent the greatest crimes of all.

As Lemkin knew, genocide hides in plain sight. β€œGenocide is so easy to commit because people don’t want to believe it until after it happens.”

Raphael Lemkin Coined the Word Genocide. What Would He Say Today? | ⁦β€ͺ@TheTyee‬⁩ thetyee.ca/Culture/2025...

02.10.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 38    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

I volunteer

02.10.2025 15:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Carney welcomes β€˜Trump’s historic new Middle East peace plan’ for Gaza Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is in support of a plan put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday to end the war between Israel and Hamas.

@mark-carney.bsky.social How can you support a plan where the Palestinians had zero involvement? What you are supporting is a complete sellout of the Palestinian people. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

30.09.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dear Bob Rae,
You don't get paid to sit and listen. You get paid to stand up for Canadian values.
During the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine you used the word genocide numerous times.
The UN has found Israel guilty of genocide.
You're our ambassador.
Why the silence?

27.09.2025 01:01 β€” πŸ‘ 676    πŸ” 149    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 27
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We are sailing to Gaza. Here’s why | David Adler Governments have failed the people of Gaza. Now, ordinary people are taking humanitarian matters into their own hands – and putting their lives on the line

PM @mark-carney.bsky.social Canada needs to step up, sail alongside the Flotilla to help protect the desperately needed aid headed to Gaza. Concrete actions are desperately needed. Halt the genocide Israel is inflicting on the Palestinians in Gaza.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

26.09.2025 16:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cancel the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement Canada’s trade deal with Israel rewards illegal settlements. Tell Ministers Anand and Sidhi: Cancel CIFTA, cut trade ties, and uphold international law.

CIFTA (Canadian-Israeli Free Trade Agreement) enables Israel’s annexation of occupied Palestine, gives trade benefits to settlers, violates international law, and undermines Palestinian self-determination. It must be cancelled. Sign this letter.πŸ‘‡
nwmd.social/s/copylink/4...

16.09.2025 18:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A great turn-out protesting Team Israel at Grand Prix Montreal #FreeGaza

14.09.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"In a statement, Tennis Canada cited β€œsafety concerns,” but who are we kidding? "

The question is, why is Team Israel allowed to participate in the Davis Cup given the genocide in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli government? Shame. #Free Palestine

12.09.2025 14:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Take a lesson from the wise women @mark-carney.bsky.social Failure to act equals complicity. Words without actions equal complicity. #FreeGaza

07.09.2025 14:35 β€” πŸ‘ 87    πŸ” 27    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 2

Former UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.

06.09.2025 11:39 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

β™₯️β™₯️β™₯️

03.09.2025 21:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We are witnessing a genocide in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli government. Contact Tennis Canada and the Canadian government to "forbid Canadian athletes to compete against Israeli athletes at the Davis Cup and all other international events." Allowing participation is complicity.

18.08.2025 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Maybe he will resign. What a wonderful thought.

30.07.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for taking an interest in Manuel. The response at Global Affairs is very disconcerting and worrisome. I have no confidence in my government providing the necessary support should a crisis arise abroad.

15.06.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

2. I contacted my MP and spoke with her assistant who took down the info but never got back to me. I spoke to Global Affairs twice but they refused to help in any way saying that it is a private matter, and to call back should she be arrested. In the end, all worked out well for her.

15.06.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

1. I tried to contact the Canadian Embassy in Egypt and Global Affair Emergency line in Ottawa on behalf of my daughter who's a delegate for the GlobalMarchforGaza. She's among 1000 who was taken off the bus at a checkpoint point, passports were taken. I also emailed Anita Nanand but no response.

15.06.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy Father's Day to all fathers who do not get parades.

15.06.2025 16:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Manuel Tapial’s whereabouts are currently unknown. It’s been almost 24 hours since he’s been detained. His wife Baya was deported and put on a plane and is now already outside of the country.

15.06.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My daughter is one of the delegates. I have contacted the Canadian emergency number who are taking a wait and see approach.

13.06.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0