Jewish groups say antisemitism was the reason why a bus company didn’t show up to pick up Toronto passengers heading to a pro-Israel rally in Ottawa
But the company that had been paid for 17 buses and drivers was nowhere to be found.
After Oct. 7, Jews on the left carry the pain of the war in Israel while being abandoned by their former progressive allies
Read our cover story about where things are at—and what’s next.
Jewish charities are re-thinking their plans for gala fundraisers after the events of Oct. 7
The fall, just after the Jewish holidays end, is a busy season for Jewish non-profits when many organizations schedule galas and fundraisers. But the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7 which killed 1,200 Israelis, has forced charities to re-think their biggest annual events or postpone them indefinitely. The Jewish National Fund (JNF) had its flagship event, […]
Aharon Brodutch recalls the emotional moment when his sister-in-law and her children were released after being held hostage in Gaza
They were released Nov. 26 as part of the temporary truce agreement.
Treasure Trove: David Matlow looks at history being written today and the call to release the hostages in Gaza
All of the items included in the Treasure Trove since its inception in February 2021 have been related to our past. Today’s treasure relates to the history that is being written today. We can’t do anything about the past except learn from it but we can do something about the historic times we are in now. We […]
Canadians whose families are still captive in Gaza watch with hope as the first group of hostages is released
Canadians whose loved ones are still being held captive by Hamas in Gaza after the Oct. 7 attack watched the release of the first group of hostages on Nov. 24 with hope, even though their own family members weren’t among the initial group. The first group of hostages included 13 Israeli women and children, along […]
Calls continue for Victoria city councillor Susan Kim to resign after she doubted reports of Hamas’ sexual violence during the Oct. 7 attacks
Prominent members of British Columbia’s Jewish community and others believe Susan Kim, a city councillor in Victoria, should show more accountability for attaching her name to an open letter which doubted reports of sexual violence carried out by Hamas on Oct. 7. The letter titled ‘Stand with Palestine: Call on Political Leaders to End Their […]
Canadian dispatches from Israel at wartime: Jennifer Tzivia MacLeod debates whether to take up the embassy’s offer and hop on a plane to Canada
The CJN is publishing dispatches from Canadians currently in Israel. Submissions can be sent for consideration to Lila Sarick at [email protected]. At the beginning of this war, I registered with the Canadian Embassy in Israel. After a decade, I thought it might be a smart time to let them know we were here. After that, the […]
Canadian dispatches from Israel at wartime: Lawrence Witt saw the best of Israel from inside a mobile food truck
The CJN is publishing dispatches from Canadians currently in Israel. Submissions can be sent for consideration to Lila Sarick at [email protected]. It’s hard to leave now. Leaving my family, leaving old friends, new friends. Friends with children in the fight. Like really in the fight. Over the last 35 days, I have witnessed way too much […]
Toronto’s Jewish community calls for release of hostages at a Sunday afternoon rally at Christie Pits, as the war enters its sixth week
Toronto’s Jewish community is not alone and has allies with other Canadians. That was the message UJA Federation leaders delivered at a rally on Nov. 12, as Israel began its sixth week of war. Representatives of the Ukrainian and Iranian communities addressed the crowd, which frequently broke into chants of “Bring Them Home,” referring to […]
