Weinfeld: Hallmark’s Hanukkah movies aren’t anti-Semitic
David Weinfeld explains why the recent crop of Hanukkah movies on the Hallmark channel aren’t anti-Semitic.
The war on Christmas’ Jewish roots
It’s as predictable as Christmas trees and seasonal gift-giving: every winter, as the Christian world prepares to celebrate Christmas, some senior Palestinian figure makes the claim that Jesus wasn’t really a Jew, but was instead a Palestinian.
The anti-Semitic roots of the ‘War on Christmas’
The one tradition that really irks many of us is the dubious claim that there’s a “War on Christmas,” an idea that is both anti-Semitic and xenophobic.
Singer cites Hebrew song as inspiration for concert
Heather Solomon speaks with singer Barbara Lewis ahead of her annual Christmas concert taking place on Dec. 15.
Amazon criticized for selling Christmas ornaments with Auschwitz images
Amazon has come under fire for selling Christmas ornaments and bottle openers featuring images of the site of the former Auschwitz Nazi death camp.
Horowitz: Embrace your inner grinch
“When folks ask why we’re not in the mainstream, explain. Support interfaith initiatives.”
Jews serve up Christmas dinner in Halifax
On a crisp, clear Christmas morning, a bevy of Jews gathered at a Halifax seniors’ centre, to prepare and serve a turkey dinner with all the trimmings.
Kay: ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’ and the Song of Songs
Barbara Kay addresses the sexual politics in ‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside.’
Classic Jewish themed movies to watch on Christmas
Dorothy Lipovenko gives you some recommendations for classic Jewish-themed movies you can watch on Christmas.
Weinfeld: The joys of being a Jew on Christmas
“Come December, I’m happy to wish Christians a “Merry Christmas.” It reminds me that I am different and makes me feel Jewish, which warms my heart during the cold Christmas season.”
