NCJWC Triennial Convention is a success
by Dr. Regan Treewater-Lipes (Edmonton AB) – The atmosphere was festive and exuberant to say the least as members of the National Council of Jewish…
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Angela Merkel announces Germany will donate $66 million to Auschwitz museum
by Toby Axelrod BERLIN (JTA) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel, making her first visit to Auschwitz, pledged an added 60 million euros — or $66…
McGill board rejects discriminatory motion targeting Jewish student
Montreal, QC— On December 4, the Student’s Society of McGill University’s (SSMU) Board of Directors rejected a discriminatory motion by the SSMU’s Legislative Council that…
Jewish student government member at McGill U ordered to cancel Israel trip or resign
by David Lazarus MONTREAL (JTA) — A Jewish student leader at McGill University in Montreal is fighting efforts to oust her from the student union…
2019 Annual Tova Yedlin Lecture featuring Dr. Natalie Zemon Davis video now available
(Edmonton) – Last month, the Wirth Institute had the honour of inviting esteemed historian Dr. Natalie Zemon Davis of the University of Toronto to deliver…