Jewish film festival unites Hamilton and Windsor communities
The combined event will present 10 Jewish-themed films starting May 2 and running, one a night, until May 13.
Hamilton Pediatrician Remembered for his Compassion
Harry Hotz used to joke that if he’d listened to his father and gone into the scrap metal business he might have retired with a Porsche in the garage of his Florida condo. Instead, the long-time Hamilton, Ont., pediatrician ended his 100 years of life with the respect and admiration of the community he served. […]
Hamilton, Ont. Moving to Adopt IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism
Hamilton, Ont., Mayor Fred Eisenberger announced on March 31 that the city was moving to adopt the controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism. In an interview, Eisenberger said he has adopted the definition as a working tool for his office and hopes it will become city policy within a month. He took […]
Hamilton Jews biggest target for hate crimes
Hamilton’s Jews remain the primary target for hate crimes based on religion according to a new report.
Hamilton gets a new Jewish film festival
Steve Arnold looks at the best offerings at the brand new Hamilton Jewish Film Festival, which runs from March 22-23.
Fundraising gala will honour synagogue presidents
Temple Anshe Sholom, Hamilton’s first synagogue and the oldest Reform congregation in Canada, will hold a gala event in March to celebrate their past presidents as well as the 100th birthday of Rabbi Bernard Baskin.
Annual B’nai Brith athletic charity ends
The B’nai Brith Sports Celebrity Dinner held its last gathering Jan. 23. It was the 69th staging of event that has raised more than $2.6 million since its founding in 1951.
Shul reaches out with benefit concert
The Beth Jacob Synagogue in Hamilton, Ont., will open its doors on Feb. 3 for a concert designed to bring together community members from across the city, to celebrate the memory of a longtime synagogue member and raise funds for an important charity.
UN rapporteur Michael Lynk to speak in Hamilton, Ont.
Jewish community leaders are expressing anger at a scheduled talk by a United Nations special representative with a reputation for bias against Israel.
‘We live with border protests and fire balloons’ – Israeli discusses life on the Gaza border
Yael Raz Lachyani dreams of a “normal life,” like we enjoy in Canada. But that’s not the reality of living on the Israel-Gaza border.
