Jewish Academic Alliance of BC

The Jewish Academic Alliance of British Columbia (JAABC) is a membership organization advocating for Jewish issues in BC higher education. JAABC promotes the inclusion of Jews in all aspects of academic life. Our membership reflects a broad cross-section of faculty, staff, and administrators working at BC universities and colleges.

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British Columbia’s Jewish voice in higher education.

Recent News

Recommended Books on Israel and the Middle East

Looking for a more diverse selection of books on Israel and the Middle East? Click for a list of resources recommended by JAABC members .

Pushing Back Against Rising Antisemitism

The Jewish Academic Alliance of BC is one of three groups profiled in a National Post article on the rise of antisemitism in education since the start of the Hamas-Israel War.

Statement Expressing Concerns about the Encampment on UBC’s Vancouver Campus

JAABC shares a statement expressing concerns about the encampment on UBC’s Vancouver campus (May 6, 2024)

Latest Public Statements

Statement on the 2025 Bondi Beach Attack

Dec 15, 2025

The Jewish Academic Alliance of British Columbia mourns the murder of people celebrating the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia on December 14, 2025. We grieve for those who were killed, pray for the recovery of the injured, and extend our deepest...

Statement on the Blockade of the UBC Bus Loop

Dec 8, 2025

JAABC condemns the December 4, 2025 unlawful blockade at UBC and the hateful and dehumanizing anti-Zionist rhetoric used by the protesters and on-campus groups.

Response to UBC Anti-Jewish Discrimination Materials

Jun 19, 2025

JAABC has been engaging with the University of British Columbia’s Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) for over a year on its materials on Anti-Jewish Discrimination. Over this year of engagement with the EIO, we have seen many improvements in the Anti-Jewish...