Concern mounts as Canada amends its sanctions against Iran
(EJNews) – Canada’s new Liberal government has announced it is lifting some economic sanctions against Iran. Stephane Dion, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced on February…
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, former prisoners mark liberation at Auschwitz
WARSAW (JTA) — More than 80 former Auschwitz prisoners marked the 71st anniversary of their liberation during a ceremony at the Nazi death camp on International…
Jewish groups back Obama on gun control initiatives
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Jewish groups praised new executive actions by President Barack Obama to reduce gun violence. On Tuesday January 5, in an emotional White…
Former Canadian Justice Min. Irwin Cotler honoured by World Jewish Congress, ICJP in Jerusalem
Last month former Canadian Justice Minister Irwin Cotler was honoured for his outstanding contributions by World Jewish Congress and the International Council of Jewish Parliamentarians…
Reform and Conservative leaders to Israeli President: We want equal rights
By Uriel Heilman NEW YORK (JTA) – It was all hugs and smiles when Israeli President Reuven Rivlin met Friday with leaders of America’s three…