Bomb threats hit at least 29 JCCs across North America, including Calgary JCC
(JTA) — At least 29 Jewish community centers and Jewish day schools across North America, including the Calgary JCC, received bomb threats on Monday February 27,…
February 2017
Focus on Finance: Why don’t they take the free money?
By Scott Anderson (Feb. 2017) – A recent report from Great West Life indicated that only 60% of employees are participating in their voluntary group…
When Jews were illegal, and turned to others for sanctuary
By Elana Kahn MILWAUKEE (JTA) — I was privileged recently to participate as the sole Jewish voice at a news conference with Latino leaders, community…
Oscars 2017: 7 unexpected Jewish facts
by Gabe Goldberg (JTA) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is happy to forget 2016, when it was widely eviscerated for nominating…
Report: Trump administration considering pulling out of UN Human Rights Council
(JTA) — The Trump administration is considering pulling out of the United Nations Human Rights Council, in part over its targeting of Israel, Politico reported….