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Ottawa mayor learns about LGBTQ rights in Israel
One week before the local Ottawa Pride Festival, Mayor Jim Watson welcomed a guest from Israel for a discussion of LGBTQ issues.
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YOUR DAILY SPIEL FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 21
Today's spiel: Jerry Lewis dies departs, Barcelona's chief rabbi walks back his initial comments regarding the Jewish community in the country being doomed, Jon Stewart says Trump is "a terrible person."
An unbroken chain of Jewish genealogy
The Unbroken Chain is meant to be consulted by researchers hoping to pinpoint their ancestors somewhere in its vast historical depths.
Canada 150
Seymour Schulich: one of Canada’s leading philanthropists
Seymour Schulich is a Montreal-born businessman and investor who has used the wealth that he has accumulated to benefit higher education and medical research in Canada and Israel.
News
13 dead, over 50 injured in Barcelona van-ramming attack near kosher...
A van plowed through a crowd of people on Barcelona’s main shopping street, reportedly killing at least 13 people and injuring over 50 others.
Culture
Shortlist for Jewish book prizes announced
Judy Batalion, David Leach, Matti Friedman, Max Eisen among authors nominated for Vine Awards
