Another reason to celebrate on Purim
Purim celebrates the survival and strength of the Jewish People in the face of our many enemies. But there is another subtler, yet perhaps more important, reason for celebrating
York passes new BDS motion, with a twist
Once again, students at York University have voted on a BDS motion, but this time, BDS stands for “books, dues and students,” the slogan for a newly elected slate of student politicians
On Purim, Jewish groups can’t seem to agree on anything
“The long, intimate hug that Trudeau shared with U.S. President Barack Obama on his recent state visit to Washington, D.C., is proof that Trudeau is a danger, like Haman,” said Ravi Benhihi, president of the recently renamed Friends of the Hollywood Center for Holocaust Research and Education
Breaking down the action at Meshugene March
Meshugene March, the annual winner-take-all tournament that brings together the biggest and brightest names in Canadian Jewry along with a host of upstarts looking to make their marks
Hashem is arriving now in a Toyota Camry
Recalling the most peculiar, but enlightening, Uber experience I’ve ever had
BACKSTORY: Purim on the SS Negba
For the Holocaust survivors and North African Jews on the way to Israel aboard the ship Negbah in February 1951, the Purim celebration was significant
Wearing costumes allows us to express ourselves freely
On Purim we wear costumes, and, just as it was for Esther, our costumes instil in us a sense of safety to express ourselves
Purim is our great release
The holiday gives us a chance to laugh in the face of life’s struggles, and to cross over from the certainties we know to the possibilities that could exist
To shame or not to shame?
Like Esther, the voices of agunot have been hidden and silenced
Donald Trump like you’ve probably heard him before
“I think the only difference between me and the other candidates is that I’m more honest and my women are more beautiful”
