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Tag: Lag B'omer

0 Communities Antisemitism

Bais Chaya Mushka families celebrated Jewish pride on Sunday after gunfire was aimed at the Toronto school on Shabbat

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 May

Bais Chaya Mushka, a Jewish girls' school in Toronto, was the target of a shooting attack that left the community shocked but undaunted in their resolve to continue supporting the school and displaying Jewish pride.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Bais Chaya Mushka families celebrated Jewish pride on Sunday after gunfire was aimed at the Toronto school on Shabbat

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 27 May

Toronto's Bais Chaya Mushka, a Jewish girls' school, was the target of a non-injurious shooting incident, prompting a strong communal response and unity display during their Lag b'Omer celebrations.

0 History Communities

The CJN’s Honourable Menschen: Remembering the politically embattled Patti Starr, referee Harry Davis and other late influential Canadian Jews

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 22 May

Ellin Bessner from The CJN Daily honors the lives of influential Canadian Jews such as Patricia "Patti" Starr, Rabbi Dovid Schochet, and Lita-Rose Betcherman, reflecting on their distinct contributions and legacies.

0 Literature Culture

Yossi Schweig in Tablet · 18 May 2022

S. Yizhar, a pioneering figure in Hebrew literature, published his first story in 1938, marking a shift in Israeli literary circles as it reflected the perspective of Israeli-born Jewish writers eager to develop a new identity in contrast to the Diaspora.

0 History Politics

What exactly happened at Mount Meron?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 3 May 2021

This episode of The CJN Daily delves into the tragic events at Mount Meron during Lag b'Omer, highlighting the complexities within Israeli society that contributed to the disaster.

0 Culture Holidays

Hot Takes: Ep. 272

Unorthodox · 29 Apr 2021

This episode of Unorthodox explores the Jewish holiday of Lag B'Omer, its customs, and its historical significance.