Judaism

• Support for Ukraine, anti-Semitism mural highlighted at ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ in Edmonton

  'Even some people who had not seen Fiddler before, they saw that connection between the anti-Semitism themes in Fiddler and then seeing the mosaic.'

  Perspectives

  Jan 4, 2023
  
• ‘Rockin’ Rabbi’ introduces Quebec high school students to Judaism

  Pierrefonds Community High School is offering a fun initiative for learning about Judaism. Students from all backgrounds are invited to participate in the 'schmooze club'

  Education

  Dec 23, 2022
  
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• Barrie community celebrates Hanukkah with 9-foot menorah outside city hall to combat hate

  A nine-foot public Hanukkah menorah will be lit at Barrie City Hall on Tuesday in response to the rise of antisemitism and to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
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• Saskatchewan’s first Jewish Arts Festival kicks off this week in Saskatoon

  The five-day event is filled with performances, panel sessions, music, film, and Shabbat services in several locations across Saskatoon.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2022
• New Dead Sea Scroll fragments found in Israel’s Cave of Horror

  Archeologists also discovered the 6,000-year-old bones of a child and a 10,000-year-old woven basket said to be the oldest in existence.

  Science

  Mar 16, 2021
• Marking Passover during pandemic shows Jewish community’s resilience: Winnipeg rabbi

  Passover, one of the most important holidays for members of the Jewish faith, beginning Wednesday night — smack-dab in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 7, 2020
• End of Quebec course on religion and ethics seen as win for nationalists

  After years of criticism from Quebec nationalists and committed secularists, the provincial government is abolishing the course.

  Education

  Mar 8, 2020
• Scholars discuss religion in Kelowna after being denied access to United States

  "Religion is becoming, again, a weapon and there has to be a way and the first step is why don't we talk to each other,"

  Sep 10, 2019
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• Strangers gather at funeral for Holocaust survivor with no family in Richmond Hill

  Ford was virtually alone in the world, a child survivor of the Holocaust.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2019
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• Thames Valley District School Board, London Jewish community honour Holocaust survivor Max Eisen

  Max Eisen was liberated from Auschwitz 74 years ago and has spent his life speaking to young people about standing up to hatred and racism in all forms.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2019