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Mémoires et Dialogue entre Juifs et Musulmans

En dépit des conflits récurrents qui révulsent le Moyen-Orient, un “dialogue fécond et constructif” entre Juifs et Musulmans n’est pas un voeu chimérique mais, au contraire, un noble...

Amine Dabchy, Coprésident de l’Association Mémoires & Dialogue, qui prône le rapprochement entre Juifs et Musulmans, et Katia Dahan, membre du Conseil d’Administration de cette nouvelle Association judéo-arabe.

Survivor, 88, raises funds for monument at massacre...

MONTREAL — Mila Sandberg Mesner of Montreal, who lost relatives, friends and neighbours that Nov. 14, 1941, was appalled when she visited her hometown for the first time in 2008 and saw that blood-soaked ground being used as a sports field...

Mila Mesner is assisted as she steps down from the monument commemorating the murdered Jews of Zaleszczyki, a mass grave previously unmarked. Her husband, Izio, is behind her.

Rabbi leads Knesset’s first egalitarian minyan

TORONTO — On Tuesday, Jan. 24, Rabbi Jennifer Gorman, executive director of Mercaz-Canada and the Canadian Foundation for Masorti Judaism, led what was described as the first mixed-gender prayer service in the chapel of the Knesset building...

Rabbi Jennifer Gorman, wearing a tam, led services in the chapel of Israel’s Knesset.

Florida primary is first big showdown for the Jewish...

With Newt Gingrich gaining ground on frontrunner Mitt Romney, the stage is set for a crucial Jan. 31 Republican presidential primary in Florida. By playing a significant role in that day’s outcome, the state’s large Jewish population...

Young adults come “TOgether”

TORONTO — Almost 800 young Jewish professionals recently attended “TOgether 2012” to party and support the United Jewish Appeal’s 2012 campaign. The lavish event, held Jan. 21 at the Royal Ontario Museum, transported...

Jay Klein and Emily Burnett, event co-chairs [Cara Edell photo]

Key Conservative ministers head to Israel

Two high-ranking Canadian cabinet ministers are scheduled to visit Israel after attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting this week. Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird and Finance Minister James Flaherty will both travel to...

John Baird, left, and James Flaherty are scheduled to visit Israel


	CIJA offers media training to community TORONTO — A conversation with a reporter is unlike any other discussion. That’s one of Jordan Kerbel’s first lessons in the...read more...
	Turkish diplomats saved Jews during Holocaust TORONTO — A little-known but uplifting and inspiring chapter in the annals of the Holocaust was unveiled last week with the screening of a...read more...
	Multiculturalism based on ‘flawed logic:’ prof TORONTO — Salim Mansur is an immigrant who questions open immigration; a member of a visible minority who’s a fierce critic of...read more...
	Kenney honours Wallenberg The Canadian government paid tribute to Raoul Wallenberg last week. Jan. 17 was Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada, and Jason Kenney, minister of...read more...

CIJA offers media training to community TORONTO — A conversation with a reporter is unlike any other discussion. That’s one of Jordan Kerbel’s first lessons in the...read more...

Turkish diplomats saved Jews during Holocaust TORONTO — A little-known but uplifting and inspiring chapter in the annals of the Holocaust was unveiled last week with the screening of a...read more...

Multiculturalism based on ‘flawed logic:’ prof TORONTO — Salim Mansur is an immigrant who questions open immigration; a member of a visible minority who’s a fierce critic of...read more...

Kenney honours Wallenberg The Canadian government paid tribute to Raoul Wallenberg last week. Jan. 17 was Raoul Wallenberg Day in Canada, and Jason Kenney, minister of...read more...

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	La Mission de Solidarité Montréal-Beer Sheva “La Mission de Solidarité Montréal-Beer Sheva, organisée annuellement depuis 2001 par la Communauté s...read more...
	Former Montrealer in Israeli song competition TEL AVIV — It takes a big voice and a chunk of audacity to cover British star singer Adele’s Rolling in the Deep – especially...read more...
	Israeli embassies on high alert following anthrax scare JERUSALEM — Israeli embassies and consulates have raised their alert level after several in missions in the United States and Europe received...read more...
	Genetically modified plants to resist intense drought Israeli agro-biotechnology company, Rosetta Green, has developed a new technology to develop plants that are better able to withstand prolonged...read more...

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La Mission de Solidarité Montréal-Beer Sheva “La Mission de Solidarité Montréal-Beer Sheva, organisée annuellement depuis 2001 par la Communauté s...read more...

Former Montrealer in Israeli song competition TEL AVIV — It takes a big voice and a chunk of audacity to cover British star singer Adele’s Rolling in the Deep – especially...read more...

Israeli embassies on high alert following anthrax scare JERUSALEM — Israeli embassies and consulates have raised their alert level after several in missions in the United States and Europe received...read more...

Genetically modified plants to resist intense drought Israeli agro-biotechnology company, Rosetta Green, has developed a new technology to develop plants that are better able to withstand prolonged...read more...

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	Young Montrealers and Israelis volunteer in Ethiopia Eight young Jewish Montrealers were transported out of their comfort zones into the harsh reality of poverty and disease in rural Ethiopia last...read more...
	Miriam Adelson gives $5 million to Gingrich NEW YORK — Miriam Adelson, wife of casino and hotel magnate Sheldon Adelson, has donated $5 million to a group supporting Newt Gingrich for...read more...
	Demjanjuk seeks German gov’t funding to sue tabloid BERLIN — Convicted Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk has asked Germany to provide funds for his lawsuit against the online edition of the...read more...
	The evolving legacy of Daniel Pearl Daniel Pearl’s legacy begins with his final words. The South Asia Bureau Chief of the Wall Street Journal, Pearl was kidnapped and killed by...read more...

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Young Montrealers and Israelis volunteer in Ethiopia Eight young Jewish Montrealers were transported out of their comfort zones into the harsh reality of poverty and disease in rural Ethiopia last...read more...

Miriam Adelson gives $5 million to Gingrich NEW YORK — Miriam Adelson, wife of casino and hotel magnate Sheldon Adelson, has donated $5 million to a group supporting Newt Gingrich for...read more...

Demjanjuk seeks German gov’t funding to sue tabloid BERLIN — Convicted Nazi war criminal John Demjanjuk has asked Germany to provide funds for his lawsuit against the online edition of the...read more...

The evolving legacy of Daniel Pearl Daniel Pearl’s legacy begins with his final words. The South Asia Bureau Chief of the Wall Street Journal, Pearl was kidnapped and killed by...read more...

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COPD sufferers benefit from Y’s therapeutic exercise MONTREAL — There was a time in Susan Burt...
Israël attaquera-t-il l’Iran d’Ahmadinejad? Israël commettrait une “é...
‘Il faut éviter l’État unique et arabe’ L’historien français Georges...

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	Israeli singer dedicated to keeping Ladino alive TORONTO — Israeli songstress Yasmin Levy is dedicated to keeping Ladino alive. “It’s my life mission,” she said in an...read more...
	Segal unveils plans for Yiddish theatre, programs MONTREAL — The future of Yiddish theatre in Montreal looks more secure with the announcement by the Segal Centre for Performing Arts last...read more...
	Actor portrays general in Egoyan-directed play TORONTO — Toronto actor Daniel Kash plays a tormented general in Cruel and Tender, a play directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Atom...read more...
	Israeli movie and Holocaust film up for Oscars Two Jewish-themed movies were nominated for the foreign-language Oscar award on Jan. 24. Israel’s Footnote and Poland’s In Darkness,...read more...
	Jewish singer to represent Turkey in song contest Turkey’s Jews are pleased that, for the first time, a Jew will be representing their country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest....read more...

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Israeli singer dedicated to keeping Ladino alive TORONTO — Israeli songstress Yasmin Levy is dedicated to keeping Ladino alive. “It’s my life mission,” she said in an...read more...

Segal unveils plans for Yiddish theatre, programs MONTREAL — The future of Yiddish theatre in Montreal looks more secure with the announcement by the Segal Centre for Performing Arts last...read more...

Actor portrays general in Egoyan-directed play TORONTO — Toronto actor Daniel Kash plays a tormented general in Cruel and Tender, a play directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Atom...read more...

Israeli movie and Holocaust film up for Oscars Two Jewish-themed movies were nominated for the foreign-language Oscar award on Jan. 24. Israel’s Footnote and Poland’s In Darkness,...read more...

Jewish singer to represent Turkey in song contest Turkey’s Jews are pleased that, for the first time, a Jew will be representing their country at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest....read more...

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	The ever-changing face of Shabbat dinners One of the finest traditions of the Jewish religion is the weekly custom of Shabbat dinner. The beauty of Shabbat rests in its consistency to...read more...
	Hillel starts new group for gay students TORONTO — Hillel of Greater Toronto has launched a new group to help gay Jewish students and young professionals bridge their cultural and...read more...
	Photo contest winner lands free trip to Israel Photo submitted by OCAD university student Ronnie Friedman came in first place TORONTO — At the crack of dawn during a sunrise...read more...
	McGill student seeks key Liberal post Twenty-year-old McGill University student Zach Paikin is gearing up for the end of his campaign to become the next national policy chair of the...read more...
	Student intern program seeks ongoing funding TORONTO — A successful bid to secure funding for JVS’ Kohn Summer Intern Program after the expiration of a three-year UJA Federation of...read more...

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The ever-changing face of Shabbat dinners One of the finest traditions of the Jewish religion is the weekly custom of Shabbat dinner. The beauty of Shabbat rests in its consistency to...read more...

Hillel starts new group for gay students TORONTO — Hillel of Greater Toronto has launched a new group to help gay Jewish students and young professionals bridge their cultural and...read more...

Photo contest winner lands free trip to Israel Photo submitted by OCAD university student Ronnie Friedman came in first place TORONTO — At the crack of dawn during a sunrise...read more...

McGill student seeks key Liberal post Twenty-year-old McGill University student Zach Paikin is gearing up for the end of his campaign to become the next national policy chair of the...read more...

Student intern program seeks ongoing funding TORONTO — A successful bid to secure funding for JVS’ Kohn Summer Intern Program after the expiration of a three-year UJA Federation of...read more...

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	The failure to reach teens I’ve worked with teens in camps, schools, youth movements, Israel trips, service learning and Shabbatons. The breadth of programs is...read more...
	Israel needs Holocaust education for haredim Most available education about antisemitism in general and the Holocaust in particular aims at prevention. Although there’s still plenty of...read more...
	What would Zach do? My son, Josh, led a leadership seminar with the title “What would Zach do?” Zach is his son. I’m borrowing this title and idea...read more...
	Societal rifts threaten Israeli democracy Deep divisions inherent in the civil society of Israel have finally come into the public eye. With the repulsive attack on an eight-year-old girl...read more...
	The new Egypt poses fresh challenges to Israel In an announcement earlier this month, Egypt’s military rulers proclaimed Jan. 25 as an official holiday to mark the first anniversary of the...read more...

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The failure to reach teens I’ve worked with teens in camps, schools, youth movements, Israel trips, service learning and Shabbatons. The breadth of programs is...read more...

Israel needs Holocaust education for haredim Most available education about antisemitism in general and the Holocaust in particular aims at prevention. Although there’s still plenty of...read more...

What would Zach do? My son, Josh, led a leadership seminar with the title “What would Zach do?” Zach is his son. I’m borrowing this title and idea...read more...

Societal rifts threaten Israeli democracy Deep divisions inherent in the civil society of Israel have finally come into the public eye. With the repulsive attack on an eight-year-old girl...read more...

The new Egypt poses fresh challenges to Israel In an announcement earlier this month, Egypt’s military rulers proclaimed Jan. 25 as an official holiday to mark the first anniversary of the...read more...

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	Canadians earn medals at Pan Am Maccabi Games The medal count was good – four silvers and two bronze – but they tell only half the story of the recently concluded Pan American... read more...
	Béliveau enriches a portrait with autograph MONTREAL — It began as a simple request last fall, and it ended with an already famous artwork having an immortal... read more...
	Hab abruptly traded last week MONTREAL — For many years – going back to Mathieu Schneider joining the team in 1987 – the Montreal Canadiens... read more...
	Stars of David shine in multicultural hockey tournament Is it too early to start talking about a dynasty? With three championships in four years, aren’t they beginning to resemble the Oilers?... read more...

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Canadians earn medals at Pan Am Maccabi Games

The medal count was good – four silvers and two bronze – but they tell only half the story of the recently concluded Pan American...

Béliveau enriches a portrait with autograph

MONTREAL — It began as a simple request last fall, and it ended with an already famous artwork having an immortal...

Hab abruptly traded last week

MONTREAL — For many years – going back to Mathieu Schneider joining the team in 1987 – the Montreal Canadiens...

Stars of David shine in multicultural hockey tournament

Is it too early to start talking about a dynasty? With three championships in four years, aren’t they beginning to resemble the Oilers?...

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	The glorious architecture of Prague Even the chill and the unexpected rain that continued all day couldn’t dampen or dull the glorious architecture of Prague, now included on...read more...
	The charms of Yorkshire How you imagine England to look from movies and novels – the archetypal England – is what you can expect to see in Yorkshire. Narrow...read more...
	N.Y. museum explores diversity of Jewish culture NEW YORK — Housed in an imposing French Gothic chateau-style building on New York’s Fifth Avenue, the Jewish Museum is doubtless one of...read more...
	N.Y museum is a time capsule NEW YORK — European Jewish immigrants pouring into New York City in the late 19th or early 20th centuries usually ended up in the crowded...read more...
	Jewish Jamaica, then and now The many Cohens and Levys in the Jamaican phone books may not be practicing Jews, though they most likely recognize that they may be descendants of...read more...

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