Sage advice from the ancient sages and a modern rabbi
The Pirkei Avot is a compilation of six relatively short chapters of rabbinic insights relating to ethical conduct
When families disagree about Jewish practice
Some people choose to practise Judaism differently than their immediate families. The resulting religious contrasts can cause tension. It took Marcel Jakubovic, a product of the Orthodox day school and Israeli yeshiva system, a long time to choose his personal happiness over his adherence to Jewish ritual practice. “In early high school, I had this […]
Places of worship referendum to be held in Outremont
MONTREAL — A referendum will be held on a controversial ban on new places of worship in Outremont following the results of a public registry opened by the borough on Sept. 8. The minimum of 367 signatures was recorded for Bernard Avenue, but only four signatures were recorded for Laurier Avenue, well short of the […]
Unearthing a gold mine of old treasures from the Forward
Editor Ezra Glinter has gone deep into the archives of New York’s famous Yiddish Forward newspaper, unearthing stories from days gone by
New Song Shul is ‘all about the music,’ founders say
Aliza Spiro, who recently launched a new congregation in Toronto with her husband, Cantor Simon Spiro, said the biggest irony is that despite being able trace her lineage through 31 generations of rabbis back to Rashi, the Song Shul they founded will not be led by one. “My parents kind of flipped out and said, […]
Holiday recipes from Israel
Israeli chefs and Sybil Kaplan, share holiday recipes and favourite Rosh Hashanah treats with CJN readers
Eat, pray, [tu b’] love – Old and new traditions for a romantic day
With Tisha B’Av behind us, we leave the saddest part of the Jewish calendar and turn to one of our most joyful (and least known) holidays, Tu B’Av
To fast or not to fast? Is Tisha B’Av relevant?
Is Tisha B’Av relevant to Jews today? Mark Mietkiewicz investigates
Shifting how we talk about intermarriage
As marrying outside the faith becomes more prevalent, the question is how to reach out?
Interfaith marriages: three women’s stories
Karen Fisman, Eve Lynn Stein and Sheara McAllister talk about why they chose non-Jewish partners
