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.
Steinberg: United in grief, we are one nation
Despite the differences, we are one people who celebrate together in good times and come to each other’s aid in bad. The Pittsburgh tragedy reminded us that in addition to our differences, Jews have much more in common.
Community continues to receive outpouring of support, following Pittsburgh
A reception hall in the South Shore town of Candiac, Que., was filled with representatives of the Christian and Muslim faiths, ethnic and communal organizations, and politicians of all levels, in an expression of solidarity with the area’s small Jewish population, in the wake of the Pittsburgh shooting.
Allan: Rest in peace, my brethren
In the last part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Lori Allan remembers the lives lost in the Pittsburgh shooting.
Muslims form ‘rings of peace’ around Toronto-area shuls
Members of Toronto’s Muslim community formed “rings of peace” around seven Toronto-area shuls last Shabbat, in a show of solidarity with the local Jewish community, in the wake of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27.
Burakowski: What a wonderful world
As part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Ella Burakowski writes about her spiritually fulfilling experience at shul on Shabbat.
Eisen: A Shabbat of reflection and hope
As part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Wendy R. Eisen writes a letter to the Jewish community about her experience at Holy Blossom Temple this past Shabbat.
Ellis: Use your words wisely
As part of our #SolidarityShabbat series, Or Chaim Synagogue’s Israel Ellis reflects on the Pittsburgh shooting.
CIJA calls on government to increase security subsidies for religious institutions
In the wake of last month’s shooting in Pittsburgh, CIJA is intensifying calls on the federal government to enhance the Security Infrastructure Program.
Reflections on the Pittsburgh shooting by a University of Toronto student
University of Toronto student Rachel Cohen reflects on the Pittsburgh tragedy.
