Multi-faith Israeli religious leaders meet in Canada
The Parliament of the World’s Religions, which is held every three to five years, ran from Nov. 1 to 7 in Toronto.
Israeli tech guru Hillel Fuld to give talk in Toronto, Montreal
When American-born Israeli tech guru Hillel Fuld comes to Toronto and Montreal, he will be speaking about both himself and his late brother, Ari.
Leafs and Raptors fans get new kosher option at Scotiabank Arena
While many are happy about the food served at the Bay St. Deli, there is controversy over the prices.
Muslims form ‘rings of peace’ around Toronto-area shuls
Members of Toronto’s Muslim community formed “rings of peace” around seven Toronto-area shuls last Shabbat, in a show of solidarity with the local Jewish community, in the wake of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27.
Leo Baeck Day School to close northern campus
The Leo Baeck Day School is closing its northern campus at the end of the 2018-19 school year. It’s the latest in a string of Jewish day schools to leave Toronto’s northern suburbs.
Christians, Muslims to form ‘rings of peace’ around Toronto-area shuls
Members of Toronto’s Muslim and Christian communities will be forming “rings of peace” around Toronto-area shuls this Shabbat, in a show of solidarity with the local Jewish community, in the wake of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Students assemble kits for parents of hospitalized kids
In 2016, Diandra Budd created TakeCare, which donates kits to caregivers of hospitalized children. Now, Robbins Hebrew Academy is lending a helping hand.
Dr. Ruth: On the Holocaust, the Internet — and sex
Ron Csillag interviews Dr. Ruth Westheimer ahead of her talk at this year’s Holocaust Education Week.
Ontarians mourn the victims of the Pittsburgh shooting
Vigils were held in Toronto and Ottawa, with more planned in Hamilton in the coming days.
Survivors stitch together long-lost memories
In partnership with Holocaust Education Week, Adath Israel Congregation is inviting the community to meet and speak with members of the Golden Hands Quilting Club on Nov. 6, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in an event called Bringing Memory to Life.
