Israeli conversion ruling dents Chief Rabbinate’s control of ritual
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — The Israeli Supreme Court decision on Jewish conversion changes almost nothing. But down the line, it could change…
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JNF and CFHU unite for a special Negev Gala on June 23
(EJNews) – On June 23rd at the Timms Centre for the Arts (University of Alberta), the Jewish National Fund (Edmonton) and Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of…
BDS activists stick anti-Israel labels on products in Western Canadian stores
TORONTO (JTA) — Two Canadian corporations have promised vigilance after pro-Palestinian activists plastered their products with anti-Israel stickers. In recent weeks, Facebook posts by those…
McGill U students and Vice Chancellor reject BDS motion in online vote
MONTREAL (JTA) — Students at Montreal’s McGill University failed to ratify a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions motion against Israel. In online voting last week by…
Edmonton Hillel and JFED combat anti-Israel campaign on campus
Submitted by Edmonton Hillel (Feb 25, 2016) – The BDS (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions) anti-Israel movement is soon hosting its annual event across campuses in…