Dear Rabby: Procreating in a world gone mad
“As a rabbi, I need to be the eternal optimist.”
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.
Diamond: The degradation of American politics
“If and when that happens, Americans will take the first step in turning their ship in a more positive direction. And when that happens, Canadians should be cheering from the sidelines.”
Marmur: Enfranchising the Diaspora
“Netanyahu may purport to speak on behalf of all Jews, but he does so without their input and often without any consideration of their needs.”
Saperia: Saudi Arabia could learn a thing or two from Canada
Canada should reconsider forging major economic ties with Saudi Arabia, a country that is willing to inflict great damage on its partners, in order to stifle criticism.
Frum: The Conservative party’s record on Israel is clear
Special to the CJN, Senator Linda Frum writes a response to Liberal MP Anthony Housefather’s recent op-ed.
Lana Del Rey pulls out of Israel music festival
American singer Lana Del Rey pulled out of her scheduled performance at an Israeli music festival at the last minute, saying it was because she was unable to arrange a second performance for her Palestinian fans.
From Yoni’s Desk: The descent toward the extremes
If there is no established middle ground – if we neglect to maintain and reinforce the middle ground – then the descent toward the extremes seems inevitable, which is precisely what the far left and the far right want. That never ends well for us.
The lifelong wanderlust of Charles Krauthammer
Special to the CJN, Michael Taube eulogizes Charles Krausthammer.
Standing up for Iranian Women
It is time for our prime minister to impose some conditions re-engaging with Iran and stand up for the Iranian women who are literally risking their lives to gain basic rights.
