North Bay police probe alleged student hate speech incident inspired by Nazis
Police in North Bay, Ont. are investigating a possible hate crime that took place among students at a local school. A video circulating on social media shows Grade 8 students from Ecole Secondaire Catholique Algonquin chanting “f— Jews” and “Heil Hitler,” while giving what appeared to be the straight-arm Nazi salute. The students wore Algonquin […]
The Missing Year: Reflections from four school teachers
A highlight from the Rosh Hashanah issue of The CJN Magazine.
Advocacy groups downplay Canadian Federation of Students’ BDS motion
The Canadian Federation of Students approved a resolution supporting the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel at its annual general meeting on Nov. 19, but Israel advocacy groups on campus say the impact on students is likely to be minimal.
Canadian Federation of Students adopts BDS motion
The Canadian Federation of Students approved a resolution supporting the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement against Israel and endorsed a statement that “the ongoing occupation of Palestine be condemned,” at its annual general meeting yesterday.
JPPS, German students learn about Max Stern together
Children from a Montreal Jewish elementary school knew they were about to be part of an exciting international collaboration when a politician from a faraway city cartwheeled for them.
IDF reservists fight for Israel on college campuses
This group of young men who just completed their service with the IDF are visiting North American campuses to fight anti-Semitism and anti-Israel propaganda.
Students lead tours of Anne Frank exhibit at their school
York Region’s Anne Frank Public School is presenting an exhibit about the young Jewish diarist whose name has become synonymous with Holocaust education
Q&A with Eric Fingerhut: helping to transform Hillel Ontario
The organization just completed a new strategic plan, to raise the quality of work with Jewish students and strengthen communities across all campuses
Teaching is hard, and I’m grateful to my teachers
They opened my eyes to a world of human diversity and significance, and in the process set me on a path to my present life and career
CHAT students head to Ecuador on social justice trip
Twelve students from grades 9 to 12, travelled over eight-days, to Ecuador’s capital, Quito, Chimborazo, and a rural area in the Andes
