Canada
Canada scores well in global survey of anti-Semitic attitudes
In a recent survey conducted by the U.S.-based Anti-Defamation League, it was reported that Canada has one of the lowest rates of anti-Semitism out of the 100 countries surveyed at different times since 2014.
Quebec appeals court rejects injunction against secularism law
In a split decision, the Quebec Court of Appeal dismissed an application to have sections of Bill 21 banning the wearing of religious symbols in the public service stayed until the appellants’ constitutional challenge is heard.
Israel
Levine: Yes, Virginia, there will be a third election
Israel will hold its third election in a year in early March and voters and politicians across the political spectrum responded to the news with a collective groan.
International
Trump touts poll that shows him with massive Orthodox Jewish support
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his Twitter feed a poll that purports to show overwhelming support for him among Orthodox Jews.
Business
Need to find a loved one’s grave? There’s an app for...
In the works since 2011 and released over the summer, the Toronto Hebrew Memorial Parks Find a Grave app allows easy searches for the locations of any of roughly 22,000 graves (to date) at Pardes Shalom Cemetery and Pardes Chaim Cemetery, both of which are located in Vaughan, Ont.
Health
The push to get healthier food choices into Montreal’s Hasidic community
In Montreal’s Hasidic community, awareness of health and nutrition has come a long way.
The genetic test that could save your life – and your...
Special to the CJN, Dr. Jory Simpson writes about why you should be tested for recurrent, or “founder,” mutations, which significantly increases one’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
