Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she plans to spend 5 more years on Supreme Court
(JTA) — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she hopes to remain on the court for another five years. “I’m now 85,” Ginsburg said,…
July 2018
Prince’s Island comes alive with the Calgary Folk Music Festival
(EJNews) – Calgary was the place to be this past weekend as the gorgeous Prince’s Island Park played host to the 2018 Calgary Folk Music…
Volunteers still needed for Israel Pavilion at upcoming Heritage Festival
(EJNews) – The Israel Pavilion will be one of 71 outdoor pavilions showcased at the Edmonton 2018 Heritage Festival on August 5 and 6 amidst…
FSWC Encourages Canada to Self-Direct $50 million Allocation to Palestinians
Toronto – July 30, 2018 – Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) is encouraging the Canadian government to ensure new $50 million in funding for…
Jewish? Democratic? Israel’s nation-state law raises questions over the country’s purpose
By Charles Dunst (JTA) – On July 19, Israel’s right-wing coalition government passed, by a narrow 62-55 margin, its controversial nation-state law, which declared Israel…