Hundreds of Israelis have been moving to Canada since Oct. 7—and a Hebrew website has been here to help
Ovrim explains the quirky aspects of the immigration system.
B’nai Brith’s Michael Mostyn explains why Canada’s broken immigration system needs a plan beyond relying on the charitable sector
Last month, the federal government announced that it will provide Toronto with $97-million to manage the city’s ongoing refugee crisis. Although more funding is sorely needed as the region is struggling to cope with an influx of migrants, fixing Canada’s broken immigration system will take more than one big cheque—it needs to start with having […]
The CJN’s book columnist Hannah Srour has a tale about her family’s personal exodus from Egypt
At my family’s seder each year we act out the following scene: my father—who has led our seders in the years since my grandfather’s passing—places the afikoman bag over his shoulder and asks the rest of us in Judeo-Arabic: “Miwen jaiye?” [From where are you coming?]. We answer: “Mi-Mitzrayim” [From Egypt]. “Lawen rayech?” [Where are […]
Halifax philanthropist to be honoured with a monument at Pier 21
Ruth Goldbloom turned a warehouse into a national immigration museum.
Is the Jewish community losing faith in immigration?
Polls show that an increasing number of Canadians are souring on immigrants. Is the same true of the Jewish community?
Baumel Joseph: The West’s devolving political climate
“Confidence in our ways is built on our sense of openness, not by being closed off from the world at large. We must invest in Canada and welcome others, so we can share and grow.”
Kay: The Yazidis of today are the Jews of yesterday
Barbara Kay explains why Jews should assist the Yazidis.
An open letter from Canadian rabbis concerning our American neighbours
A powerful open letter from Canadian rabbis regarding the inhumane treatment of migrant families at the US border.
Why Canada is the Diaspora’s best-kept secret
In this week’s CJN cover story, Michael Fraiman spoke to Jewish immigrants, Canadian expats and community leaders to find out what distinguishes Canadian Jews from our American, French and British counterparts.
From Yoni’s Desk: On facts alone, Trump-Nazi analogies don’t hold up
In this week’s column, CJN Editor Yoni Goldstein looks at why many have likened the recent actions of the Trump administration to those of the Nazis, and why the comparison isn’t apt.
