Ontario, Canada

'A sense of wariness' for many Jews when they see keffiyehs in public

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 20 Nov

The controversy surrounding the display of a keffiyeh on a Chapel Hill banner reflecting progressive activism underscores a broader tension within Jewish communities about the garment's symbolism post-October 7 attacks.

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Jews struggle with how to react to seeing keffiyehs in public

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 20 Nov

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, a public banner featuring a keffiyeh has sparked controversy among local Jews who view it as a symbol of support for Hamas and a threat to Israel.

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Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov

Veteran filmmaker Allan Novak created "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," a documentary about his family, the world's oldest living Holocaust survivor siblings who remarkably survived by being deported to Siberia.

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Filmmaker Allan Novak turns the camera on his family: the oldest living Holocaust survivors in the world

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 20 Nov

Veteran filmmaker Allan Novak created "Crossing the River: From Poland to Paradise," a documentary about his family, the world's oldest living Holocaust survivor siblings who remarkably survived by being deported to Siberia.

0 Culture Education

Inbox: Issue 1037

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 19 Nov

A collection of reader responses in this issue of Mishpacha Magazine addresses various topics including education needs for children with ADHD, the role of soldiers in protecting Israel, and the challenges of satire in Jewish comics.

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How a son of Holocaust survivors joined a commune and helped to free 'Hurricane' Carter

Jon Kalish in Forward · 19 Nov

Sam Chaiton's memoir, "We Used to Dream of Freedom," weaves together the narratives of growing up as the child of Holocaust survivors and his role in the effort to free Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a wrongfully imprisoned boxer.

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Amsterdam's mayor says the violence wasn't a pogrom. Dutch Jewish leaders agree, but demand protection

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 19 Nov

The episode explores the aftermath of a violent incident involving mobs targeting Jewish tourists in Amsterdam, paralleling the 86th anniversary of Kristallnacht.

0 Culture Politics

Top Canadian book prize to be awarded amid a flurry of protest over its sponsors’ ties to Israel

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 18 Nov

The Giller Prize, Canada's esteemed literary accolade, is embroiled in controversy due to its sponsors' connections with Israel, prompting a boycott by authors, including past winner Sarah Bernstein.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mississauga organizers cancel vigil honouring Sinwar as ‘Our Mandela’. But local Jews aren’t relaxing yet

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Nov

The controversial vigil planned in Mississauga to honor Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader, was canceled but not due to pressure from Jewish groups, according to the organizers.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mississauga organizers cancel vigil honouring Sinwar as ‘Our Mandela’. But local Jews aren’t relaxing yet

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 Nov

The controversial vigil planned in Mississauga to honor Yahya Sinwar, a Hamas leader, was canceled but not due to pressure from Jewish groups, according to the organizers.

0 Politics Israel

Don't Heart Huckabees

Bonjour Chai · 15 Nov

In this episode, Avi and Phoebe discuss the controversial appointment of Mike Huckabee as U.S. Ambassador to Israel and its implications for Jewish-American relations, highlighting Huckabee's Christian Zionist perspective.

0 Communities Leadership

Stuck in NY

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 14 Nov

Rabbi Natan Slifkin shares his travel mishap while on his way to Toronto for a scheduled engagement as a scholar-in-residence.

0 Music Culture

Yosl and the Yingels balance classic klezmer with modern jazz in their debut EP

Culturally Jewish · 13 Nov

Joseph Landau discusses his Yiddish swing and folk band, Yosl and the Yingels, and their efforts to revive Yiddish music with their debut EP, Zikhroynes.

0 Culture Holocaust

Meet the Holocaust survivor who became a TikTok sensation

Jewish Chronicle · 13 Nov

Gidon Lev, an 89-year-old Holocaust survivor living in Israel, has become an unexpected TikTok sensation, amassing nearly 500,000 followers by sharing his experiences and vibrant outlook on life.

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Why this Canadian Catholic leader is rallying Christians to stand up against antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Nov

Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, a Catholic leader in Ottawa, has successfully rallied over 700 Christian faith leaders across Canada to sign the Canadian Christian Declaration Against Antisemitism, spotlighting their commitment to combat anti-Jewish hate crimes.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Why this Canadian Catholic leader is rallying Christians to stand up against antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Nov

Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, a Catholic leader in Ottawa, has successfully rallied over 700 Christian faith leaders across Canada to sign the Canadian Christian Declaration Against Antisemitism, spotlighting their commitment to combat anti-Jewish hate crimes.

0 Antisemitism Jewish Law

Why this Canadian Catholic leader is rallying Christians to stand up against antisemitism

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 13 Nov

Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, a Catholic leader in Ottawa, has successfully rallied over 700 Christian faith leaders across Canada to sign the Canadian Christian Declaration Against Antisemitism, spotlighting their commitment to combat anti-Jewish hate crimes.

0 Sports Gender/Identity

Game-changer: Two Jewish founders are creating a new pro women’s baseball league

Menschwarmers · 12 Nov

Justine Siegal and Keith Stein are launching the Women's Pro Baseball League set to begin in 2026, with the aim of providing a professional platform for women in a sport that hasn't seen a professional league since the 1950s.

0 Communities Education

For All and Forever

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

Rabbi Moshe Blaustein's passing marks a significant loss for a generation of Toronto's Jewish community who grew up influenced by his charismatic presence.

0 Culture History

Remembrance Day, minus religion: Why faith-based prayers are nixed from Canadian military ceremonies this year

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Nov

Canadian Armed Forces have adopted more secular practices for Remembrance Day events, discontinuing faith-specific prayers to ensure inclusivity.

0 Culture History

Remembrance Day, minus religion: Why faith-based prayers are nixed from Canadian military ceremonies this year

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Nov

Canadian Armed Forces have adopted more secular practices for Remembrance Day events, discontinuing faith-specific prayers to ensure inclusivity.

0 Culture History

Remembrance Day, minus religion: Why faith-based prayers are nixed from Canadian military ceremonies this year

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 11 Nov

Canadian Armed Forces have adopted more secular practices for Remembrance Day events, discontinuing faith-specific prayers to ensure inclusivity.

0 Politics Communities

Things Worth Remembering: Ayaan Hirsi Ali and the ‘Strange Death’ of Europe

Douglas Murray in The Free Press · 10 Nov

Douglas Murray reflects on the impact of Ayaan Hirsi Ali's 2006 departure from the Netherlands, contextualized by significant events in Dutch history involving tensions with Islam.

0 Jewish Law Politics

Can People be Parasites?

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 10 Nov

Natan Slifkin critically examines the usage of the term 'parasite' to describe the haredi community, noting its historically antisemitic connotations and contemporary implications in Israeli society.

0 Culture History

‘Ragtime’ Is a Jewish American Triumph, More Prescient Than Ever

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Nov

Lior Zaltzman reflects on the enduring power of the musical "Ragtime," especially meaningful for Jewish audiences.

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