Moncton mayor regrets that a Hanukkah menorah was briefly banned from display at city hall—but they haven’t repealed their decision on religious symbols
The story of how a uniquely local decision stirred outrage across the country.
Read the Hanukkah 2023 issue of The CJN’s magazine (and stay tuned for a relaunched print publication in 2024)
Canada’s Rally for the Jewish People brought thousands to Ottawa calling for the return of the hostages in Gaza—while rebuking recent waves of antisemitism
Jewish groups say antisemitism was the reason why a bus company didn’t show up to pick up Toronto passengers heading to a pro-Israel rally in Ottawa
Put up a menorah! Phoebe Maltz Bovy on the apparent ‘hasbarist undertones’ of existing while Jewish
Moncton city council urged to revisit the ‘insensitive and callous’ end to municipal menorah lighting
Moncton city councillors cancelled a 20-year tradition of lighting a Hanukkah menorah outside city hall
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Moncton mayor regrets that a Hanukkah menorah was briefly banned from display at city hall—but they haven’t repealed their decision on religious symbols
Canada’s Rally for the Jewish People brought thousands to Ottawa calling for the return of the hostages in Gaza—while rebuking recent waves of antisemitism
Jewish groups say antisemitism was the reason why a bus company didn’t show up to pick up Toronto passengers heading to a pro-Israel rally in Ottawa
Moncton city councillors cancelled a 20-year tradition of lighting a Hanukkah menorah outside city hall
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Obituary: Yonadav Levenstein, 23, an Israeli-Canadian who died in battle in Gaza, is remembered as a dedicated soldier with a ‘huge heart’
Tribute: Gershon Hundert, 77, a McGill professor of Jewish Studies, is remembered as a scholar committed to his students and the study of history
Obituary: Ben Mizrachi, 22, a Vancouverite killed in Hamas attack, remembered for his love of Israeli life
