A spiritual conversation with the young Hollywood horror movie writer who used to watch Jewish bodies before they were buried in Toronto
Hanina “Hank” Hoffman talks about themes explored in ‘The Devil’s Offering’.
Check out The CJN’s new printable weekly digest—and learn how to see it first each Friday
The 140 Commandments: Phoebe Maltz Bovy examines a hot new guide to etiquette
How Heidi Coleman tapped into Kamloops’ Jewish community—and quickly became their leader
Doorstep Postings: A lesson in where the power lies in Canada—with thanks to the new anti-Islamophobia adviser Amira Elghawaby
Bill Weissmann, unofficial ambassador for Winnipeg’s Jewish community, to receive Lt-Gov.’s award for promoting interfaith understanding
Toronto’s Reena agency turns 50 facing middle-aged challenges of caring for older residents with disabilities
News
See all
Bill Weissmann, unofficial ambassador for Winnipeg’s Jewish community, to receive Lt-Gov.’s award for promoting interfaith understanding
Jewish groups elated by conviction in the Montreal antisemitic hate speech trial of Gabriel Chaput
Ronen Hoffman—Israel’s ambassador to Canada—wants out amidst protests against Netanyahu government
Jewish groups disappointed by acquittal in a 2022 Israel Day assault in Montreal
Arts & Leisure
See all
A graphic novel that creatively and respectfully tells the story of three child survivors
Treasure Trove: A weekly piece of our history from the collection of David Matlow
Jessica Roda has researched a new wave of ultra-Orthodox women performers raising the ire of certain rabbis
Winnipeg’s Freeman Family Holocaust Education Centre re-opens after a major renovation to engage younger visitors
Lives
See all
Obituary: Rabbi Bernard Baskin, 102, was at the helm of Hamilton’s Temple Anshe Shalom for 40 years—and a print fixture of The Canadian Jewish News
Tribute: Leon Dubinsky, 81, a musician devoted to his native Cape Breton and its people
Rabbi Bernard Baskin (1920-2023) reflects on life and Judaism (as published in 2010)
