August 23, 2017 - 1 Elul 5777
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Makom board considers changes to boost inclusivity
Fusing Jewish tradition with progressive values, Makom hasn’t (yet) satisfied everyone. Recently, a gender non-conforming person raised concerns over seating arrangements.
YOUR DAILY SPIEL FOR Tuesday, AUGUST 22
Today's spiel: An anti-racism rally at Christie Pitts, Billy Joel wears yellow star during concert, Einstein letters to be auctioned, Eli Wiesel's son on the relationship with his father.
MNJCC disputes former diplomat’s claim of ‘anti-Zionist’ protests at facility
The Miles Nadal Community Centre in Toronto is disputing descriptions made by Canada’s former ambassador to Israel of anti-Zionist protests at the facility.
Canada 150
Canadian Jewry in the era of ‘none is too many’
What is most astonishing about this anti-Semitism is how few and how powerless Canadian Jews were at this time.
News
Police investigate allegedly anti-Semitic Mississauga rally
Police in Peel Region have launched an investigation into a rally in Mississauga that allegedly incited violence and promoted hatred against Jews.
Culture
My Grandparents Had a Hotel: An ode to The Monteith Inn
This film is more than a loving glance in the rearview mirror. It highlights an anti-Semitic era in North America when resorts posted signs reading “Gentiles Only."
