Anthony Housefather intends to run again in Mount Royal—but for who? Read his Q&A with Ellin Bessner
I think I would be able to win however I ran.
Ronen Hoffman, the new ambassador of Israel, was welcomed to Canada alongside new U.S. ambassador David Cohen
Ronen Hoffman was one of four new heads of mission who presented their credentials to Governor General Mary Simon at Rideau Hall on Dec. 7. Although he was appointed in July, ambassadors are unable to carry out any duties as state representatives until the presentation ceremony has occurred. The Governor General’s full statement can be […]
Canada reviewing HRW Israel report; others heap scorn
The Canadian government is “aware” of the recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report that accuses Israel of a variety of violations, including crimes against humanity.
IDF Recruitment in Canada Subject of Parliamentary Petition
A member of Parliament has agreed to sponsor a petition calling on Canada to investigate allegedly illegal recruitment by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Canada.
Ex-Montrealer MK Cotler-Wunsh Says Israel Must Listen to Diaspora
Political reform in Israel and conversations with diaspora needed to improve Jewish unity worldwide, says Michal Cotler-Wunsh.
Ben-Dat: Netanyahu may be eroding democracy in Israel
Mordechai Ben-Dat writes that “we must be permanently on guard against the attempts to diminish democracy.”
Taube: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her basket of ‘detestables’
“I believe it’s time for left-leaning Jews to wake up and switch their focus to the detestables.”
Levine: Israel’s centre of gravity has shifted significantly to the right
“Even if Netanyahu is indicted, the basic dynamics of Likud surrounded by many smaller parties vying for influence in the post-election coalition is unlikely to change.”
Sarah Silverman series ‘I Love You, America’ is canceled
Hulu has canceled Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman’s reality series I Love You, America after 21 episodes.
Baumel Joseph: The West’s devolving political climate
“Confidence in our ways is built on our sense of openness, not by being closed off from the world at large. We must invest in Canada and welcome others, so we can share and grow.”
