When I recall my father Elie Wiesel, my shame about these Olympics only deepens
by Elisha Wiesel (JTA) — On Friday my world was shaken. It hit me, as though it were a fresh wound: My father, Elie Wiesel,…
Human Rights
Remembering the ‘Second Exodus’ on November 30
by Lyn Julius (The Blogs) – On October 29, 1956, Lilian Abda was swimming in the Suez Canal when Egyptian soldiers arrested her. Abda was…
The Jewish community joins Canada in commemorating Truth and Reconciliation Day
(AJNews) – Just after the autumn chaggim, the Alberta Jewish community joined the rest of Canada in commemorating September 30 as a National Day for…
Latvia grants Holocaust restitution — while insisting it’s not at fault
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — Latvia’s parliament voted to pay $46 million to the country’s Jewish community for property that was stolen from it during…
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation With Tk’emlúps Te Secwe̓pemc
By Rob Houle (ANNews) – As the rain fell on a somber and chilly morning, the Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc welcomed Canada, and the world, back…