Bonjour Chai Why Montreal, marred by violence, is the perfect city to host a rally for peace Taylor Noakes thinks it’s time to revive a tradition of local unity.
Arts & Leisure, Treasure Trove Treasure Trove: How some sheet music in the Theresienstadt Ghetto became a symbol of hope By David Matlow
Arts & Leisure, Books & Authors Sarah Bernstein’s recent Giller Prize-winning novel ‘Study for Obedience’ has an undeniable Jewish undercurrent By Hannah Srour-Zackon
News After Oct. 7, Jews on the left carry the pain of the war in Israel while being abandoned by their former progressive allies By Jonathan Rothman
News Congregation Etz Chayim in Winnipeg says a bittersweet farewell to their old building as they prepare to move By John Longhurst
Culturally Jewish In her new book, Ruth Rakoff tackles ultra-Orthodox Judaism, generational trauma and the death of her brother 2023.11.30
The CJN Daily Evan Kosiner told the CBC to call Hamas ‘terrorists’; the ombudsman agrees they could 2023.11.30
The CJN Daily ‘There’s nowhere to hide from antisemitism’: Hear Montreal Jews describe daily life amid gunshots and molotovs View episodes from The CJN Daily Subscribe to The CJN Daily (opens a new window)
Bonjour Chai How the urban-suburban divide shapes the ways Jews see each other View episodes from Bonjour Chai Subscribe to Bonjour Chai (opens a new window)
Rivkush Chaya Lev, a Black Jew in Israel, describes life in Israel after Oct. 7—and why Palestinians aren’t people of colour View episodes from Rivkush Subscribe to Rivkush (opens a new window)
After Oct. 7, Jews on the left carry the pain of the war in Israel while being abandoned by their former progressive allies By Jonathan Rothman
Congregation Etz Chayim in Winnipeg says a bittersweet farewell to their old building as they prepare to move By John Longhurst
Jewish charities are re-thinking their plans for gala fundraisers after the events of Oct. 7 By Samantha Goodman
Aharon Brodutch recalls the emotional moment when his sister-in-law and her children were released after being held hostage in Gaza By Jonathan Rothman
Obituaries Obituary: Yonadav Levenstein, 23, an Israeli-Canadian who died in battle in Gaza, is remembered as a dedicated soldier with a ‘huge heart’ By Lila Sarick
Obituaries Tribute: Gershon Hundert, 77, a McGill professor of Jewish Studies, is remembered as a scholar committed to his students and the study of history By Ruth R. Wisse
Obituaries Obituary: Ben Mizrachi, 22, a Vancouverite killed in Hamas attack, remembered for his love of Israeli life By Sam Margolis
Obituaries Obituary: Gordon Echenberg, 83, a Montreal lawyer who championed global human rights By Janice Arnold