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Canada's Indigenous Solidarity with Palestine

Masha Kleiner in Future of Jewish · 14 Dec

Canadian Zionist writer Masha Kleiner discusses a controversial library exhibit that linked Canada's Indigenous peoples with Palestinian solidarity, raising complex questions around expression, cultural sensitivity, and historical accuracy.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: This Jewish baseball star’s salary is record-breaking

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Dec

From Max Fried's historic contract with the New York Yankees to American Jews pursuing professional sports careers in Israel, Jewish athletes made significant headlines in recent weeks.

0 Antisemitism Communities

The Explosion of Jew-Hate in Canada

Terry Glavin in The Free Press · 11 Dec

Canada is experiencing a disturbing rise in antisemitism, manifesting in societal and institutional settings and posing a challenge for the Jewish community.

0 Communities Culture

Why more Canadians want to convert to Judaism, especially after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Dec

Interest in converting to Judaism has surged among Canadians since the antisemitic events following October 7, with many individuals drawn to the Jewish community despite rising hostilities.

0 Communities Culture

Why more Canadians want to convert to Judaism, especially after Oct. 7

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Dec

Interest in converting to Judaism has surged among Canadians since the antisemitic events following October 7, with many individuals drawn to the Jewish community despite rising hostilities.

0 Jewish Law Art

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young discusses his revival of Shylock and its relation to contemporary cancel culture, antisemitism, and the complexities of storytelling as a means of artistic expression.

0 Jewish Law Art

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young discusses his revival of Shylock and its relation to contemporary cancel culture, antisemitism, and the complexities of storytelling as a means of artistic expression.

0 Jewish Law Art

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young explains why Shylock needed a revival in 2024

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 5 Dec

Playwright Mark Leiren-Young discusses his revival of Shylock and its relation to contemporary cancel culture, antisemitism, and the complexities of storytelling as a means of artistic expression.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Behind the scenes at Canada’s weekly rallies for the Israeli hostages

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 2 Dec

Jewish Canadians, alongside non-Jewish allies, have been consistently holding weekly rallies in major cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Winnipeg, and Montreal to support Israel and call for the release of hostages held by Hamas since October 2023.

0 Antisemitism Politics

An Antisemitic Fire Raging Across Canada

Stephen Schecter in Future of Jewish · 23 Nov

Stephen Schecter's guest essay critiques Canadian responses to antisemitism, focusing particularly on statements made by Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Cauce and Effect

Emily Alhadeff in The Cholent · 22 Nov

University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce's home was vandalized by anti-Israel protesters, as tensions on campus escalate over divestment debates.

0 Politics Culture

Volatile Emotions

Jewish Currents in On the Nose · 14 Nov

Arielle Angel, Naomi Klein, and Hala Alyan discuss the role of emotions like grief and rage in the movement for Palestinian liberation and how these emotions intersect with political strategies.

0 Science Food

21st Century Oil Miracle Thanks to Israeli Innovation

Jordana Benami in Hadassah · 13 Nov

Israeli food-tech company Beyond Oil has developed an innovative powder to address health risks associated with reused frying oils, especially in fast-food chains.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Islamophobia? I plead guilty.

Masha Kleiner in Future of Jewish · 8 Nov

In a provocative essay, Masha Kleiner, a Canadian Zionist writer, critiques what she perceives as the prevalent anti-Israel sentiment within the Muslim community in British Columbia.

0 Holidays Holocaust

Live from the Toronto Holocaust Museum: Talking zombies on Halloween Eve

Culturally Jewish · 31 Oct

Michael Fraiman, producer of the Culturally Jewish podcast, discusses his audio drama 'Justice: A Holocaust Zombie Story,' which combines Holocaust education with a zombie narrative to engage a younger audience.