Toronto high school TanenbaumCHAT was targeted by a bomb threat for the second time in three weeks, which led to an evening evacuation of cleaning staff—but classes resumed the next morning
TanenbaumCHAT, Toronto’s largest Jewish high school, received an email last night, Dec. 7, that bombs were placed in the school, the second such threat against the school in less than a month. The emails were received by senior administrators in the evening after school was closed, Jonathan Levy, head of school, told The CJN. The […]
The head of Toronto’s TanenbaumCHAT addressed a bomb threat that led to evacuation of the Jewish high school
Toronto’s largest Jewish high school, TanenbaumCHAT, was evacuated after an email bomb threat warned that “many Jews will die today.” Toronto Police searched the school, including with a canine unit, and reported that no explosives were found. The bomb threat is being investigated as a hate crime, said Toronto Police Inspector Jack Gurr At 11:15 […]
The many Jewish implications of Zach Hyman signing with the Edmonton Oilers
Toronto’s hometown Jewish hero moves to Alberta.
Steinfeld: Teaching in the age of self-isolation
Zev Steinfeld, a teacher of Tanach and philosphy at TanenbaumCHAT, ponders how he’s going to educate his students online over the next few weeks of school closures.
Jewish schools move learning online
Fear of the coronavirus has led to the closing of public and private schools across Ontario, but a group of Toronto Jewish day schools have come up with a co-ordinated plan to continue educating their students online.
Jewish community reacts to coronavirus outbreak
Schools and synagogues closed as part of measures to deal with coronavirus outbreak.
Toronto Jewish day schools closing until after Passover
A group of Jewish day schools in Toronto announced yesterday evening that they will be closing their doors starting Monday, March 16 due to the coronavirus, and, because of the Passover break, will not be reopening them until April 20.
The Beatles return to the Gardens for fundraiser, sort of
Beatles look-alike band Classical Mystery Tour will perform at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens) on March 26 as part of a gala fundraiser for ORT Canada.
Toronto day school restarts legendary continental basketball tournament
What used to be the largest Jewish basketball tournament in North America is making its return to TanenbaumCHAT, after a decade-long hiatus.
My generation’s political apathy
Students often get involved in school politics – running for class president, organizing parties – but seem unable, or unwilling, to become politically engaged more broadly.
