Calgary philanthropists step up support for HU students who served in the IDF
(July 2020) – In the latest initiative in Lenny Shapiro’s already storied philanthropic career, the Calgary resident has announced he and his wife Faigel are…
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Why celebrities keep quoting Louis Farrakhan — despite his anti-Semitism
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Days before NFL star DeSean Jackson posted anti-Semitic quotes falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler that set off a nationwide debate about anti-Semitism,…
May his memory be a blessing: 4 lessons we can learn from civil rights hero John Lewis
by Mark Pelavin ST. MICHAELS, Maryland (JTA) — The day is one of my most vivid and treasured memories. I was associate director of the…
Friends Of Simon Wiesenthal Center For Holocaust Studies: Halton Police Agree that Vandalism to Nazi Monument Is Not a Hate Crime
Toronto (July 17, 2020) – Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) commends Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) for changing its direction today with regards to their…
Watch ‘Unorthodox’ just for Shira Haas’ incredible performance
by Gabe Friedman Social distancing and staying inside is hard. Thankfully, accessing good things to watch during this time is not. This is the 16th…