Former BQ MP is a Jew by choice
Posted on: February 3, 2012
Sheldon Kirshner ::Canadian Jewish News Richard Marceau, an 11th-generation Quebecker from a staunch Roman Catholic family and a former Bloc Québécois parliamentarian, is a Jew by choice. He converted to Judaism in 2004 after a long process, but his spiritual Continue Reading »
Diplomacy: Warm support from the chilly North
Posted on: February 3, 2012
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird sits down with the ‘Post’ and explains his government’s tremendous support of Israel. The Hill Times, a Canadian weekly newspaper that covers that country’s politics, recently came out with its annual edition of the Continue Reading »
An Evening to Celebrate the Canada-Israel Relationship
Posted on: February 3, 2012
Last night in Jerusalem, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs hosted Canadian and Israeli leaders in a reception to celebrate the two countries’ deep ties and shared interests. Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, and Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, Continue Reading »
Cancer can be prevented, say medical experts
Posted on: February 2, 2012
Lifestyle changes, early intervention can stop 60% of deaths. It is possible to prevent 60 percent of cancer deaths by lifestyle changes, early diagnoses and proven medical interventions, according to the Israel Cancer Association. The ICA is marking International Cancer Continue Reading »
Israel and Canada: World’s two most educated countries
Posted on: February 2, 2012
OECD report indicates that Israel ranks second in percentage of population with post-secondary degrees. Israel is among the world’s most highly educated countries, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The organization’s 2011 edition of “Education at Continue Reading »
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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is a non-partisan organization creating and implementing strategies to improve the quality of Jewish life in Canada and abroad, increase support for Israel, and strengthen the Canada-Israel relationship.
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Working in partnership with Federations and local communities, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is the advocacy agent of Jewish Federations of Canada – UIA. It seeks to identify issues important to the Jewish community and assist in communicating with government, media, community, business, and academic leaders to build understanding and close relationships.

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