Two Jewish groups are calling on organizers of a large Islamic conference scheduled for downtown Toronto this weekend to cancel two planned speakers, citing previous statements deemed antisemitic.

Reviving the Islamic Spirit (RIS) is an annual convention that, over two decades, has become one of North America’s largest Muslim meetings.

This year, 32 speakers are scheduled over three days with an expected audience of more than 40,000 from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23.

Several speakers at Reviving the Islamic Spirit, an annual Toronto convention, have been criticized over the years for controversial stances{ai:summary}<p>Two Jewish organizations are urging the cancellation of two speakers at the upcoming Reviving the Islamic Spirit conference in Toronto, citing their past antisemitic remarks. The event, one of North America's largest Muslim gatherings, is set to host 32 speakers and attract over 40,000 attendees from December 20 to 23. </p><p>#society</p>

Jewish groups warn of antisemitic past of two speakers at large Islamic conference in Toronto

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