by Terri Boidman | May 26, 2021 | A Word From Our Chair, Publications
We are experiencing an alarming spike in antisemitism in Canada. If you don’t act, who will? Take concrete action here! Inaction increases the chance that Jewish children will face a future of fear in their neighbourhoods, their schools, and community institutions....
by Terri Boidman | May 18, 2021 | A Word From Our Chair, Publications
We hope you and your family are safe and well during these very challenging times. Over Shavuot, there was some concerning antisemitic activity across Canada outlined in this statement issued jointly a few moments ago by all Jewish Federations across the country. Our...
by Ellison | May 16, 2021 | A Word From Our Chair, Publications
Like you, we believe Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live with dignity in peace and security. Jewish Canadians are heartbroken to see the death and destruction on both sides of this horrific conflict. Thousands of missiles fired by Hamas terrorists at civilians...
by Ellison | May 11, 2021 | A Word From Our Chair, Publications
Like you, we are observing the situation unfolding in Israel with horror, concern, and fury. Hamas has unleashed a deadly barrage of missiles at Israeli civilians to feed manufactured Palestinian rage that, in complicity with the Palestinian Authority, it has fomented...
by Terri Boidman | Dec 22, 2020 | A Word From Our Chair, Publications
Even the darkest of dark disappears with a glimmer of light. As we reflect on the year that was, we are reminded of the power of our community. Honouring Chanukah last week, here are eight flickers of light we achieved together during 2020. None of this would have...
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,...
