Rubinstein: The deal that brought 800 Jews to Canada after the war
According to Robert Eli Rubinstein, prime minister Justin Trudeau’s belated apology for Canada turning away the MS St. Louis in 1939 has refocused attention on this country’s shameful anti-Semitic immigration policy during the Second World War.
Diamond: Be proud of all we’ve achieved
As our prime minister stated, our achievements should be celebrated. And in that celebration, we need to hold our heads high and respond to those who may hate us with pride and the knowledge that we have made our country and the world better through our efforts.
Two questions to ask as we reflect on Trudeau’s apology
As we reflect on Trudeau’s apology, we might ask two questions: First, can a government apologize in any meaningful way for such a massively fatal dereliction of responsibility? Second, how do we determine if an apology is genuine?
Serge: Would Canada turn away migrants again?
“If we are really remorseful about the MS St. Louis, we need to take a long, hard look at ourselves and ask: are we going to do the same thing next time around?”
MS St. Louis’ sole survivor in Canada reflects on trip
Ana Maria Gordon, the only survivor of the MS St. Louis who lives in Canada, speaks to The CJN in an exclusive interview.
Kay: The politics of saying sorry
Canada did not kill the St. Louis Jews; Germany did. And thanks to Israel, no Jewish refugee will ever lack a safe harbour in the future. It’s history. Let’s remember it. But no formal apology is necessary.
From Yoni’s Desk: Ottawa can offer Canadian Jews more than just words
This week, as we continue to mourn the dead in Pittsburgh, our eyes also turn to Ottawa. We hope that its gesture of support will be just the beginning.
Rubenstein: Let us applaud our country for acknowledging errors
To be Jewish means never to give up hope in ourselves, in the Jewish people or in humanity.
