UPDATED: Board suspends Toronto Islamic school’s operating permit after row over anti-Jewish curriculum
Posted on: May 17, 2012
UPDATED WITH REACTION FROM THE SCHOOL TORONTO — An Islamic school that had been using teaching materials that disparaged Jews and encouraged boys to keep fit for jihad has lost its license to use Toronto District School Board property. The Continue Reading »
‘King Bibi’ featured on cover of Time Magazine
Posted on: May 17, 2012
Renowned publication devotes lead story to prime minister; cover subheading says ‘He’s conquered Israel, but will Netanyahu now make peace – or war?’ Time Magazine devoted its lead story to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is featured on the cover Continue Reading »
Canada looking to expand role in Middle East peace talks
Posted on: May 17, 2012
Shimon Peres and Ron Lauder see Ottawa playing a part in future negotiations The United States has long been a major player in attempts to broker Middle East peace, but now Washington’s neighbor to the north is looking to get Continue Reading »
Ronald Lauder, WJC President, meets with Foreign Minister John Baird and Centre Board Member Moshe Ronen
Posted on: May 16, 2012
May 16, 2011, Ottawa — World Jewish Congress (WJC) President Ronald Lauder, and Vice-president of the WJC Moshe Ronen, and Centre board member, met today with Foreign Minister John Baird. Amongst the topics discussed was Iranian nuclear proliferation, the Israel-Palestinian Continue Reading »
Rain or Shine, Walk with Israel Ready to Roll on Victoria Day
Posted on: May 16, 2012
United Jewish Appeal’s annual event has something for Walkers of all ages If you can imagine what a mobile arcade looks like, then you’ll have a pretty good idea of what to expect when you encounter the Sony PlayStation Big Continue Reading »
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