Charles Aznavour always felt connected to the Jewish community
In December 2008, Aznavour sat with CJN reporter Andy Levy-Azjenkopf to promote his 2009 shows in Montreal and Toronto. Here is the story we published on Dec. 4, 2008:
In the Pink promises to be the go-to breast cancer event
In the Pink, a fundraiser for the Marvelle Koffler Breast Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital, will be taking place on Oct. 19, in the middle of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at the Drake Hotel.
Anne Frank’s stepsister coming to Toronto
On Oct. 4, Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss will be speaking at Chabad Flamingo in Thornhill, Ont.
Baycrest celebrates 100 years of serving the community
Exactly 100 years ago, concerned Jewish community members in Toronto recognized the need to care for the elderly.
Your Ward News is back, but group vows to fight it
An anti-racism group called Standing Together Against Mailing Prejudice (STAMP) says that it is doing everything in its power to stop the publication of Your Ward News, including taking legal action.
Is wood the solution to housing affordability problems?
Kehilla’s event, called “Tall Timber: What’s the Word on Wood,” will bring together experts to discuss a new way of building with wood that is strong enough to replace steel and concrete in the construction of large buildings.
University of Toronto clears professor following dispute with Jewish student
The University of Toronto says that one of its professors was not being discriminatory, when he rebuffed a student for belonging to an Israel advocacy group.
It’s a busy time ahead for Free Times Cafe’s owner
Barbara Silverstein profiles Free Times Cafe’s owner, Judy Perly, and her infamous ‘Bella! Did Ya Eat?’ Sunday brunch.
Protesters square off in front of B’nai Brith headquarters
Outside B’nai Brith Canada’s headquarters in Toronto, pro- and anti-Israel demonstrators squared off on opposite sides of the street.
How schools are innovating on the playground
Alex Rose explores how Jewish day schools are changing their outdoor play areas to encourage more physical activity for children.
