Press: A yahrzeit for my mother in these dark times
Special to The CJN, Viva Sarah Press writes about how she’s unable to attend her deceased mother’s unveiling ceremony in Canada because she’s currently situated in Tel Aviv.
Feinstein: What my Magen David means to me
“My Magen David is an extension of my past experiences, my ancestors’ past experiences, the Jewish experience, all which make me who I am today,” writes Clarrie Feinstein.
Argentina allows mikvahs to stay open
Local Orthodox rabbis and government authorities in Buenos Aires have agreed on a system that will allow mikvahs to stay open.
Vale: Why not become a four-time-a-year Jew?
“I am suggesting that you consider becoming a four-time-a-year Jew and making Purim a time for enhancing your annual spiritual experiences in an entertaining yet profound way. “
Horowitz: The importance of Jewish studies
Sara Horowitz writes about Jewish education opportunities for students on campus.
Tytel: It’s a (Jewish) dog’s life
Caring for a dog is a very Jewish act, Elyse Tytel writes.
Vale: Judaism is much more than food
“A Jewish life that’s based solely upon a single feature, like food or family, is not sustainable.”
The war on Christmas’ Jewish roots
It’s as predictable as Christmas trees and seasonal gift-giving: every winter, as the Christian world prepares to celebrate Christmas, some senior Palestinian figure makes the claim that Jesus wasn’t really a Jew, but was instead a Palestinian.
Ghanaians connect to the Jewish world through smartphones
The people of Sefwi Wiawso may be living in a remote, rural part of western Ghana, but thanks to the efforts of a Canadian support group, the community is accessing the Internet and increasing their knowledge of modern Judaism.
Trump to sign order recognizing Jewish university students as a protected class
President Donald Trump will sign an executive order recognizing Jewish university students as a class protected from discrimination.
