Young Jews must be fluent in French: federation leader
If the Jewish community wants to keep its young people in Quebec, it has to do a better job of teaching them French, says CEO Deborah Corber, Federation CJA
Event honouring wounded IDF vets features dancing, music, even a marriage proposal
Despite challenges they face, wounded Israeli soldiers do their best to remain positive
Taking a closer look at invisible disabilities
When it comes to supporting inclusion, the Jewish community has a strong track record. But there’s still much more to be done
Synagogues look to become more accessible
In recent years, synagogues across the city have been moving to accommodate people who live with disabilities
Festival shows films about and by people with disabilities
The REELabilities Film Festival, founded in 2007 in New York by the JCC in Manhattan to present films by and about people with disabilities, made its Toronto debut this week
New Hebrew U programs target disability, haredi issues
Developments will help address Israel’s emerging social needs when it comes to people with disabilities, the haredi community and others
Google grants $700K to Israeli disabilities technology initiative
The grant is part of the Google Impact Challenge: Disabilities campaign
Activities for special needs young adults lacking: parents
Parents of young adults with intellectual and other disabilities in the Jewish community say their children’s need for social connection is not being addressed
CIJA among groups pushing for law against genetic discrimination
Canada remains the only G7 nation that does not have legislation that protects individuals from having their own genetic information used against them by employers or the insurance industry
Why genetic testing matters
Expanded testing is good news for the Jewish community, but it’s still too early to declare victory over Tay-Sachs and other afflictions
