CIJA Publications Archives

The Psalms: A Doorway to Jewish Catholic Dialogue

by Terri Boidman | Dec 15, 2020 | CIJA Publications, Publications, Uncategorized

The leadership of the Canadian Rabbinic Caucus, as participants in the Catholic-Jewish Dialogue, have studied Psalms and shared musical moments from הלל (Hallel) and Psalm 23 (ה׳ רעי) and found that, although hermeneutical traditions differ, the interfaith study of...

A Word from Our Chairs: November 16, 2020

by Terri Boidman | Nov 16, 2020 | A Word From Our Chair, CIJA Publications

Rescuer: “Why did you build two synagogues?” Castaway: “This is the one where I pray. And this is the one I NEVER SET FOOT IN!” We are all familiar with this well-worn joke about divisions in our community. It relies on stereotypes about Jews that, let’s face it,...

Le CIJA et ses partenaires exhortent le Canada à agir : La Chine est en train de commettre un génocide contre le peuple ouïgour

by Ellison | Aug 10, 2020 | CIJA Publications

Monsieur le Ministre, En tant que représentants de communautés qui ont été victimes de génocide, nous vous écrivons pour demander au gouvernement du Canada de condamner le gouvernement chinois pour ses horribles violations des droits de la personne contre la minorité...