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TV or Talmud? For modern audiences, pop culture is the new Bible

Avi and Phoebe talk about the Jewish side of ‘Succession’—and Taylor Swift’s relationship.

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Canadian Politics, Perspectives

Doorstep Postings: Meet the Toronto lawyer behind a campaign targeting mayoral candidate Josh Matlow

By Josh Lieblein

Arts & Leisure, Treasure Trove

Treasure Trove: Mickey Marcus, the American who was the Israeli army’s first general

By David Matlow

Canadian Politics, Perspectives

Critical Kvetching: Sophia Hershfield’s hope for the Alberta NDP after its close defeat by Danielle Smith

By Sophia Hershfield

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Denis Brott has recovered from severe COVID—but not from his brother Boris Brott’s sudden death

2023.06.01
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Hear about how Jennifer Podemski blends Jewish and Indigenous generational trauma in her new TV show ‘Little Bird’

2023.05.31

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Bathurst Manor residents reunite at a new exhibit showcasing Toronto’s uniquely Jewish postwar neighbourhood

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Do we really not have enough rabbis—or do we have too many?

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Semitic sex appeal: Romance writer Stacey Agdern on the unique hotness of Jewish athletes

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Canada

Climate change prizes have recognized the innovation of a group of Quebec researchers—with the support of Jewish National Fund

By Janice Arnold

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Postal workers union settles libel case with B’nai Brith after five years

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Canada

Benjamin’s funeral home asks Ontario court to dismiss ‘unreasonable’ sanctions concerning its charitable foundation

By Ellin Bessner

Canada

Linda Frum says a now-dismissed defamation lawsuit about her Twitter account took aim at her because she’s a Zionist and Jewish community leader

By Lila Sarick

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Obituary:  Dr. Avinoam Chernick, 88, a pioneering obstetrician, dedicated to fighting for women’s rights

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Obituaries

Obituary: Dr. Hy Goldman, 96, co-founder of KlezKanada, was a dedicated pediatrician and a tireless promoter of klezmer music

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Tribute: Michael Feldman, 95, a Toronto city councillor dedicated to improving residents’ lives—remembered by his successor, James Pasternak

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