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Tag: Cultural Awareness

0 Holidays Culture

How can I get my non-Jewish friends to acknowledge my holidays?

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 11 Jun

The letter writer expresses hurt that their non-Jewish friends do not acknowledge Jewish holidays while they go out of their way to recognize Christmas and Easter.

0 Education Communities

Jewish History Month?

Jewdicious · 3 Jun

In 2006, President George W. Bush proclaimed May as Jewish American History Month to celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans.

0 Culture History

Greatest Hits: A Jewish-Indigenous family explains the importance of truth and reconciliation

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 8 Aug 2022

This episode features a conversation with a Jewish-Indigenous couple who reflect on their interfaith relationship and discuss the significance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in light of the recent papal apology to Indigenous Canadians.

0 Culture Communities

Meet the first Jewish butcher to give Prince Charles a local Canadian tour

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 May 2022

John Diener, a local Jewish butcher from Ottawa's Byward Market, had the unique opportunity to host Prince Charles during a visit that marked the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

0 Ethics Communities

Truth Before Reconciliation

Bonjour Chai · 30 Sep 2021

This episode explores the Canadian Jewish community's role in advancing truth and reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the need for awareness and participation in these efforts.