Israeli organization helps young Ethiopians, soldiers in poverty
JobKatif gives Ethiopians “a basket of support services,” including a stipend, access to tutorials (rarely used) and monthly workshops to discuss their progress
We are all immigrants
The word ‘immigrant’ signifies newcomer, someone who comes from somewhere else and settles in a new neighbourhood. In that sense, we are all immigrants, writes Norma Joseph
Remembering our heritage, both personal and national
We memorialize our parents because we need their life, their neshamahs, to infiltrate and enliven ours. We as a collective live off their experiences, their contributions and their wisdom, writes Norma Baumel Joseph
Let’s remember Israel’s refugees from Sudan and Eritrea
While the Syrian crisis has captured Canadian public attention, voices speaking out about other refugee situations are muffled, writes Maya Fennig
Brooklyn: A film that resonates
The film Brooklyn resonated because it was not just an immigrant story, but it took place in the Brooklyn that I recall so fondly
Panelists debate the future of European Jews
Journalist Bret Stephens reached deep into the past for a look into the future, and what he found suggested European Jews ought to have their bags packed and be ready for a quick departure
The immigrant saga, from Brooklyn to Boston
Immigrant sagas tend to make good literature and cinema, because their protagonists are shown making important decisions that affect not only themselves, but also future generations
New olim over 22 no longer have to serve in IDF
The IDF’s Lt. Col. Nimrod Arzuan said the new policy is meant to encourage immigration to Israel, or aliyah
Alyah ou la tentation du départ des Juifs de France
Depuis quelques années, tout comme Esther Vidal, l’héroïne de son dernier roman, Alyah (Éditions Albin Michel), Eliette Abécassis se demande tous les jours si sa place est encore en France? Une question des plus angoissantes qui ne cesse de la tarauder
Winnipeggers visit Paris on timely immigration mission
Two Winnipeg Jewish community representatives are in Paris to gauge interest among French Jewish families who may be considering relocation to Canada
