Sweden’s foreign minister visits Israel, ending 7-year diplomatic freeze
by Katarzyna Andersz STOCKHOLM (JTA) — Sweden’s foreign affairs minister visited Israel on Monday, ending a seven-year freeze in diplomatic relations between the two former…
International
CJA student receives prestigious honour
(Calgary) – The Calgary Jewish Academy would like to congratulate grade 9 student, Rachel Simantov, on being honoured as one of the brightest students in…
On Netflix & elsewhere, new collections of Palestinian and Israeli films are available for streaming
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Some of Netflix’s biggest international hits of the last few years — from “Fauda” to “Shtisel” — have been Israeli…
Canada pledges to combat antisemitism and preserve Holocaust remembrance at Malmo International Forum
(AJNews) – Canada’s special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combatting antisemitism is now a permanent national role that will be supported by dedicated resources….
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…