The first Jews in Canada
When Canada first became a country, 150 years ago, there were ~1,200 Jews living here. But Jewish settlement goes back much further.
A brief history of Canada-Israel relations
As Canada turns 150 and Israel turns 70 this year, we can take a moment to consider what we’ve learned from the history of Israeli-Canadian relations.
Kay vs. Kay: Has Canada been good for the Jews?
Has the anti-Semitism that previous generations faced after immigrating to this country largely disappeared? Or have many of the anti-Jewish sentiments that caused them to flee the horrors of Europe re-emerged in new and insidious ways in contemporary Canadian society?
The case for enrolling in Jewish studies
I do not want the Canadian Jewish youth to miss out on opportunities to study their history, culture and philosophy in a university setting.
How Jewish women have shaped our nation
The happy history of the success of Canada’s vibrant Jewish community is, in so many ways, the story of strong women.
