Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen sentenced to 3 years in prison
Michael Cohen, a former lawyer to president Donald Trump, was sentenced Wednesday to three years in prison for lying to Congress, campaign finance violations and tax evasion.
Trump pledges support for Jewish victims of hate in Hanukkah message
U.S. president Donald Trump released a message of hope and resilience in support of Hanukkah.
Kay: Finding parallels to the Nazis where there aren’t any
“The Central Americans who make up the caravan bear little resemblance to previous Jewish exoduses.”
Israeli journalist discusses life in Donald Trump’s White House
As a journalist in Washington, D.C., Amir Tibon’s view of the Trump administration may not be what you think.
Troy: Demons in our midst
Our ancestors had more intimate relationships with demons than we do: they ranged from merely mischievous imps who could foster creativity, to personifications of our sinful impulses, to Satan, the embodiment of all evil. Late last month, especially, on Oct. 27, we saw different demons at work. Earlier in the week, on Oct. 22, many […]
Donald Trump is insensitive to Jews: historian Simon Schama
British historian Simon Schama called U.S. President Donald Trump “wicked” for appearing to support an unfounded claim that investment magnate George Soros is financing the caravan of migrants heading north from Central America.
More political violence possible in U.S.: David Frum
The foiled pipe bomb attacks on high-profile Democrats and others critical of the Trump administration is an “attempted atrocity” that’s indicative of how “dangerous” the U.S. president is, said conservative political commentator David Frum.
Taube: Donald Trump isn’t to blame for what happened in Pittsburgh
In reality, the president is about as responsible for what happened in Pittsburgh as he was for the letter bombs. That is to say, not at all.
Weinfeld: Matzah ball, with a dash of maple syrup
David Weinfeld takes pride in his Canadian Jewish identity.
Diamond: The degradation of American politics
“If and when that happens, Americans will take the first step in turning their ship in a more positive direction. And when that happens, Canadians should be cheering from the sidelines.”
