The people of the comic book
Barbara Silverstein writes about a recent panel discussion held at the BAYT that examined the Jewish people’s historic and current influence on comic book lore and graphic novels.
Lielle Lichtman: Warming up a cold night for Toronto’s homeless
A young woman describes her experience feeding the homeless in downtown Toronto.
Jared Ecker: Norman Finkelstein’s hateful rhetoric
The University of Toronto should speak out against Norman Finkelstein, who will be speaking on campus tomorrow, and his anti-Semitic views.
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.
MPs, security experts hold town hall in Toronto
The town hall was held in response to the shootings at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, and concerns that Jewish community members have about their safety.
UJA Federation moves Walk with Israel to North York
The UJA Federation of Greater Toronto is moving its annual Walk with Israel from the city’s downtown to North York, to celebrate the event’s 50th anniversary.
Toronto-born singer/songwriter returns for Winterfolk
Ruth Schweitzer profiles local singer-songwriter Lynda Marks Kraar who will be playing at the upcoming Winterfolk Blues and Roots Music Festival in Toronto.
Celebrations planned for 300-year-old Czech Torah
On March 6, Songs of the Breathing Walls, a music and multimedia event featuring musicians Lenka Lichtenberg, David Buchbinder, Brian Katz and Lorie Wolf, will be held in recognition of the Jewish communities and synagogues of the Czech Republic.
Director Joel Greenberg brings a bit of Oslo to Toronto
Marc Weisblott interviews Joel Greenberg, the director of the off-Mirvish production of Oslo, playing now in Toronto.
Site announced for Jewish hospice in Toronto
The Neshama Hospice, Canada’s first freestanding residential hospice based on Jewish values, will be located in the Bathurst and Wilson area of Toronto.
