10-year-old Ofri Brodutch, recently freed from Hamas captivity along with her family, including her uncle Aharon Brodutch and her mother Hagar, who was reunited with her brother-in-law in an Israeli hospital.

Deborah Lyons has been appointed as Canada's new special envoy on Holocaust remembrance and combating antisemitism, succeeding Irwin Cotler.

Police in Montreal are adjusting their tactics to better protect the Jewish community following recent antisemitic incidents, including attacks on schools and synagogues.

Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's new Special Envoy on Combatting Antisemitism, criticized Canada's abstention in a recent UN vote on the Israel-Hamas war as "worse than silence."

The first Canadians evacuated from Israel arrived back home at Pearson airport after being safely airlifted by the Canadian government due to an attack by Hamas that resulted in casualties, including eight Canadians.

Canadian fathers Ira Garshowitz and Jonathan Shiff, both former IDF veterans, have a total of seven children serving in the Israel Defense Forces during Operation Iron Swords, with casualties exceeding 150 soldiers.

Iddo Moed, Israel's new ambassador to Canada, has attributed the recent Hamas attack in Israel to Iran and raised concerns about international funding that might indirectly support terrorism.

The Canadian Parliament's recent applause of a 98-year-old former member of a Nazi-led Ukrainian Waffen SS unit has reignited calls for Canada to release top-secret files from the Deschnes Commission of Inquiry on War Criminals in Canada, which investigated the presence of Nazi war criminals in the country from 1985 to 1986.

Daniel Koren, a former member of various Jewish organizations in Canada, has founded a new group called Allied Voices for Israel to combat anti-Jewish hatred by promoting Zionism on college campuses through trips to Israel, media fellowships, and summer retreats.

The Speaker of Canada's House of Commons resigned following a scandal surrounding his leading a standing ovation for a 98-year-old Ukrainian immigrant who was revealed to have fought in a Nazi unit during World War II.

The Anglican church in Canada has removed an old prayer about converting Jews and replaced it with a prayer for reconciliation, a move welcomed by Jewish leaders.

Dani Dayan, chair of Yad Vashem, visited Canada to honor the outgoing chair of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem and attend the opening of a new Holocaust Museum in Toronto.

Israel's Diaspora Minister, Amichai Chikli, visited Canada to meet with lawmakers, Jewish leaders, and evangelical Christians, discussing Israel's $53-million Alef Bet project for Jewish day school education in North America.

Cindy Seni is a Canadian participant on Netflix's popular matchmaking reality show, "Jewish Matchmaking," where she, along with other Jewish singles, seeks love through the guidance of an Orthodox matchmaker with the goal of marriage.

Newfoundland and Labrador has become the 7th province in Canada to adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism, marking a commitment to combatting all forms of racism.

Bnai Brith's annual report on antisemitism in Canada revealed 2,769 incidents of Jew hatred in the country, a significantly high number compared to police-reported hate crimes.

Jewish social services agencies in Canada are experiencing a surge in demand for Passover food boxes due to rising inflation, with increases seen in Ottawa, Toronto, Calgary, and beyond compared to last year.

Aroma Espresso Bar, the popular Israeli coffee chain, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with its original Canadian franchisors over a $10 million debt following the termination of their contract in 2019 due to financial troubles.

The Jewish community in Canada recently mourned the loss of several prominent figures, including Rabbi Bernard Baskin and composer Leon Dubinsky.

Israel's ambassador to Canada, Ronen Hoffman, announced his resignation on Twitter after just a year in office, sparking speculation about the reasons behind his departure.

Irvin Studin, a policy expert and academic, warns of a bleak future for Canada post-pandemic in his book "Canada Must Think for Itself: 10 Theses for Our Country's Survival and Success in the 21st Century."

The hosts of the Bonjour Chai podcast celebrated Sukkot and delved into the issue of affordable housing in the Jewish community, especially considering the rising rent costs in Canada, particularly in Vancouver and Toronto where many Jews reside.

Canadian Diversity Minister Ahmed Hussen has denounced and withdrawn a grant from a government-funded project after discovering antisemitic tweets from senior consultant Laith Marouf.

Canada is gearing up for the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel with a delegation of 600 staff and athletes, including hockey teams that have high hopes for success.

Younger generations are donating less than their parents, prompting Jewish organizations in Canada to engage younger donors differently.