Canada at long last opens national Holocaust memorial
MONTREAL (JTA) — Canada inaugurated a national Holocaust memorial in Ottawa as its government reportedly readied itself to formally apologize for turning away 900 European…
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Jewish Federation of Edmonton is helping to renew Jewish Studies at the University of Alberta
By Debby Shoctor (EJNews) – For decades, Jewish studies at the University of Alberta has formed an important link between the university and Edmonton’s Jewish…
Holocaust denier Ernst Zundel dies in Germany at 78
(JTA) — Ernst Zundel, a Holocaust denier who was jailed for inciting hatred against Jews, has died in Germany. Zundel died Sunday August 6, 2017 at his…
CFHU shines spotlight on Jerusalem innovations
By Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – We tend to think of Jerusalem as a hub of religious study but the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University reminded…
At Maccabiah, reflecting on Canada’s privileged relationship with Israel
By Anthony Housefather (CJN) – Walking into Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem as part of the Maccabiah Games’ opening ceremony is very special for any athlete….