Canada passes revised motion meant to promote peace in the Middle East
(AJNews) – On March 19, Canada’s MPs approved a motion that clarified its position on the Middle East. After much debate and many revisions, the…
Israel
A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – Walking through the streets of Tel Aviv in February, I noticed many Purim pop- up stores, with fun and crazy…
A message from Adam Silver, CEO Calgary Jewish Federation
By Adam Silver (Calgary) – Israel and its people continue to be top of mind for most of us, either directly or indirectly through the…
Five months after Oct. 7, volunteers fight fatigue as they push for hostages’ release
by Eliyahu Freedman TEL AVIV (JTA) — Every morning for the last five months, Yair Moses rises from his bed and recites a mantra: “Another…
UN report validates ‘clear and convincing’ allegations of Hamas sexual violence
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — A United Nations report validated Israeli reports of sexual violence committed by Hamas during its Oct. 7 invasion of Israel…