Chrystia Freeland discusses her trip to Israel during speech at Toronto shul
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland spoke about her recent Middle East trip, the future location of Canada’s embassy in Israel and the importance of civil society.
Healer and peace-builder Dr. Arnold Noyek dies at 81
Dr. Arnold Noyek was a global healer, and in the process, he became a peacebuilder.
Fledgling chicken supplier abruptly switches kosher supervisors
Premier Kosher, the southern Ontario-based supplier of kosher poultry, has switched its kosher supervision from Agudas Shomrei Hadas to the Kashruth Council of Canada.
UJA Federation pledges to support education at AGM
Making Jewish education more affordable took centre stage at the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto’s annual general meeting on Dec. 13.
Shul backs out of hosting controversial rule of law conference
A prominent synagogue in Toronto has pulled out of a controversial event that it was scheduled to host in March.
Barry and Honey Sherman: A legacy of giving
One year after the murder of Barry and Honey Sherman, the billionaire couple are still making a difference in the community.
Few choices left for day school parents in York Region
York Region has seen several day schools sell buildings and merge campuses in recent years. Now families have some tough decisions to make.
James Sears acquitted of uttering death threat against Warren and Lisa Kinsella
An Ontario court has found James Sears, the editor-in-chief of Your Ward News, not guilty of uttering death threats against anti-racism activists Warren and Lisa Kinsella.
Sonshine and Broccoli hope to spread a little love
The kids’ pop rock group just released their fourth album, It’s Cool to Be Kind, a collection of songs that aim to spread messages of positivity and kindness.
Grant given to program that helps seniors find services
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has provided a $40,000 grant to UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, to assist with the design and development of DoortoDoor, a comprehensive strategy to help seniors and survivors in the Jewish community.
