Germany will compensate Kindertransport survivors $2,800 each
by Toby Axelrod BERLIN (JTA) — Germany has agreed to compensate those who fled Nazi Germany as children on the so-called Kindertransport with a one-time…
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The latest poll on anti-Semitism in Europe looks bad. Trust me: It’s true.
By Cnaan Liphshiz AMSTERDAM (JTA) — The last time that a stranger directed an anti-Semitic insult at me, I was carrying supplies for my son’s…
Honouring Victims of Genocide: Statement from Premier Notley
(December 9, 2018) – Premier Rachel Notley issued the following statement on the United Nations’ International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of…
On Nov. 30, Canadian MPs paid tribute to Jewish refugees in the House of Commons
OTTAWA – MPs David Sweet (Flamborough—Glanbrook, Conservatives) and Marco Mendicino (Mount Royal, Liberals) both made statements in the House of Commons Friday to commemorate November…
Canadian businessman kicks in $5 million to land an Israeli spacecraft on the moon
JERUSALEM (JTA) — A Canadian billionaire and businessman has joined the project to land the first Israeli spacecraft on the moon and contributed $5 million…