Thornhill, Ontario, Canada

2 more Toronto-area synagogues hit with gunfire on Shabbat, raising alarm among local Jews

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 9 Mar

Two more synagogues in the Toronto area experienced gunfire attacks on Shabbat, heightening concern in the local Jewish community.

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This is the most important Jewish investment in 50 years.

Adam Hummel in Future of Jewish · 3 Dec 2025

Toronto's Jewish community faces a pressing need for increased day school capacity as demand for Jewish education surges.

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Mikveh makeover: A U.S. charity helped build or renovate 10 ritual baths across Canada

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 6 Aug 2025

U.S.-based Mikvah USA has funded the renovation and construction of ten mikvehs in Canada, significantly enhancing Jewish community life in these areas.

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She was the victim of a 'disgusting' antisemitic assault. A year later, she's angrier than ever

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 16 May 2025

Tilda Roll shares her experience of an antisemitic attack outside her synagogue and discusses her ongoing anxiety even after the attacker, Kenneth Gobin, was sentenced to 12 months in prison.

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Key Jewish ridings to watch as election results roll in tonight

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 28 Apr 2025

Ellin Bessner offers an in-depth look at key constituencies and Jewish candidates in Canada's federal election, with a focus on ridings like Mount Royal and York Centre, highlighting local Jewish community concerns over antisemitism and political support for Israel.

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Jewish Businesses Vandalized, a Mass Grave Hoax, and More

Rupa Subramanya in The Free Press · 24 Apr 2025

In a distressing incident amidst Toronto's generally peaceful Thornhill suburb, two Jewish-owned businesses, My Zaidy's Pizza and Shaynee's Gifts, were vandalized during Passover.

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Peter Jablonski saved Jews during the Holocaust—but he wasn't widely recognized until today

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Apr 2025

Peter Jablonski, a Canadian Holocaust survivor who saved Jewish lives during World War II, is being posthumously honored in Israel despite not meeting Yad Vashem's criteria for Righteous Among the Nations.

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Olive Branch vs. Sobeys: A kosher food fight erupts in Thornhill

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Apr 2025

A controversy ignited in the Jewish community of Thornhill, Ontario, where a new kosher market, Olive Branch, accused the manager of a nearby Sobeys of threatening caterers with business loss if they supplied both establishments.

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Jews nationwide mourned the Bibas family this week. Here's what it sounded like

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 25 Feb 2025

This episode of The CJN Daily examines the poignant grief and resilience displayed by Canada's Jewish community following the murder of the Bibas family, highlighting the international mourning and vigils held in response.

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Here’s what Jewish voters need to know about this week’s Ontario election

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 24 Feb 2025

Ontario's provincial election is approaching, bringing issues concerning the Jewish community to the forefront, such as antisemitic incidents and public safety around synagogues.

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For Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, environmentalism isn't adjacent to Judaism—it's a core tenet

Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Feb 2025

Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg discusses how Jewish Renewal tradition integrates environmentalism as a central tenet of Judaism, emphasizing an Earth-based spiritual practice.

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For Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, environmentalism isn't adjacent to Judaism—it's a core tenet

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Feb 2025

Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, a new Renewal rabbi, discusses how environmentalism is at the core of Judaism, especially pertinent with the approach of Tu b'Shevat.

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For Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg, environmentalism isn't adjacent to Judaism—it's a core tenet

TMDS in Not That Kind of Rabbi · 13 Feb 2025

Rabbi Aaron Rotenberg discusses his journey from Orthodox Judaism to becoming a leader in the Jewish Renewal movement, focusing on integrating eco-spirituality and innovative practices within Judaism.

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The CJN's political panel reflects on a tumultuous year for Jews—and an even worse week for Justin Trudeau

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 23 Dec 2024

The CJN's political panel discusses the political upheaval in Canada, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau facing calls to resign and the implications for Jewish Canadians, particularly in light of rising antisemitism.

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Antisemitism concerns loom large at Canadian gathering of Jews from former Soviet Union

Larry Luxner in JTA · 11 Dec 2024

A recent Limmud FSU conference in Niagara Falls brought together 350 Jews from the former Soviet Union, highlighting the pervasive antisemitism they face in Canada and globally.

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

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 9 Dec 2024

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.

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