Leonard Cohen buried in Montreal before announcement of his death
(JTA) — Singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen was buried in his hometown of Montreal hours before his death was made public. Cohen died Nov. 7 in Los…
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Jews and Muslims ramp up alliances in wake of Trump’s election
By Ben Sales (JTA) — For years, whenever Jews and Muslims engaged in dialogue and activism, it usually concerned one issue: the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. With…
Trump’s chief strategist: 5 things Jews need to know about Stephen Bannon
By Ben Sales (JTA) — On Sunday, President-elect Donald Trump appointed Stephen Bannon to be his chief strategist. Before joining Trump’s campaign, Bannon was the…
Leonard Cohen, whose Jewish-infused poetry and songs inspired generations, is dead at 82
By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Leonard Cohen, the Canadian singer-songwriter whose Jewish-infused work became a soundtrack for melancholy, has died. He was 82. “It is…
Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) elects 23rd National President
Toronto, ON- Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is delighted to announce that Debbie Eisenberg, of Kitchener, Ontario, has been elected as CHW’s 23rd National President. The installation…