Treasure Trove: David Matlow looks at the evolution from Palestine pounds to Israeli shekels
The Palestine pound was introduced by the British in 1927 to replace the Egyptian pound and British sterling as the official currency. The banknotes and coins had inscriptions in Hebrew, Arabic and English. Bracketed beside the word Palestine in Hebrew were the letters ‘aleph’ and ‘yud’ for Eretz Yisrael (Land of Israel), which angered members of […]
How to help Canadian Jewish start-ups
Four attainable steps to jump-starting the Jewish start-up scene in Canada.
Gala will raise funds to feed hungry Jewish families
The organizers of the Give to Receive Gala, a fashion show to benefit Chasdei Kaduri, a Jewish food bank, are hoping the funds raised will allow them to better meet the needs of the families that require their services.
Multi-generational gift will support kids’ brain health
Toronto’s Kimel family is esteemed for their philanthropic leadership and contributions within the Jewish community. They recently announced a multi-generational gift of $4 million to the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in support of the Centre for Brain & Mental Health.
Tzedakah: How you and your charities stack up
With so many incredible charities, how do we know which one to give our hard earned money to? Learn what to look out for when donating to any organization.
Money doesn’t make you a mensch
Dear Ella, I love my daughter-in-law Jess, but can’t stand her parents. They’re extremely well-off. They have a huge house in the city, a vacation home in Florida, a cottage in Muskoka and they are always traveling and buying gifts for my grandchildren that I could never afford. I always feel like they look down […]
When friends disappoint
Don’t judge your friends until you’ve had a chance to talk to them. You never know what they may have been dealing with at that moment, such as illness, vacation, depression, family matters or any number of things. People are fallible, and even the most compassionate friends can misconstrue a situation or make mistakes.
Torah, Encarnacion’s contract and greed: our sages on appetite for wealth
Jewish wisdom and the lessons of baseball player Edwin Encarnacion warn us that an appetite for riches can be insatiable.
Does being a traditional Jew have to mean living in debt?
Between paying to live in a Jewish neighbourhood, buying Kosher food and shelling out for day school and synagogue fees, can you live a traditional Jewish lifestyle without breaking the bank?
