New group established ‘in the spirit’ of Canadian Jewish Congress
“The sense was there should be consultations with the grassroots and (that) people should have input in discussions.”
Rabbi Reuven Bulka is a blessing for us all
By Benjamin Shinewald
Online prayer rally pays tribute to Rabbi Reuven Bulka
Rabbi Reuven Bulka was lauded Jan. 18 in a virtual prayer program as a bridge-builder and an inspiration to thousands. Presented by the Ottawa synagogue he served for 48 years, Congregation Machzikei Hadas, the “Worldwide Prayer Rally” heard praise and prayers from political leaders and others the rabbi touched over the decades. Psalms were read […]
Montreal’s Hasidic heroes
The story behind Hatzoloh of Montreal.
From Yoni’s Desk: Fasten your seatbelts for 2019
CJN editor Yoni Goldstein looks at what’s coming up in 2019.
Taking a stand, for a better future
Our duty to our families is to understand what issues, trends and challenges face us, and to, at a minimum, be able to speak on an informed basis about those issues. Ideally, we will actively support those who are trying to make a difference for our global Jewish community in those areas, or speak out ourselves.
Epstein: New Jewish portals
We at the centre of Jewish life are justifiably proud of our community as it is, one of the strongest Diaspora communities in the world. The institutions of our community must always be open and welcoming, but we must be prepared to help the marginal Jews of the GTA find new portals to their own Jewish journeys and see their presence in our midst as an enhancement of our peoplehood.
Turkienicz: The ingathering of Jewish exile treasures
We can choose to judge each other and condemn the group that is different, or, maybe, we can finally glimpse the resolution of Jewish exile in the creation of a people diversely engaged in the tapestry of Torah, Jewish history and Jewish creativity.
Landsberg: Who is a Jew? Who says?
Who is a Jew? We won’t necessarily know. What do we need to know? Whether ahavat Yisra’el dwells in the soul before me.
Communal teshuvah for the victims of sexual abuse
We need to break the silence on sexual abuse, Guila Benchimol writes.
