Leonard Cohen, whose Jewish-infused poetry and songs inspired generations, is dead at 82
By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Leonard Cohen, the Canadian singer-songwriter whose Jewish-infused work became a soundtrack for melancholy, has died. He was 82. “It is…
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Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) elects 23rd National President
Toronto, ON- Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is delighted to announce that Debbie Eisenberg, of Kitchener, Ontario, has been elected as CHW’s 23rd National President. The installation…
BDS Stickers Found on Sodastream Boxes at Winnipeg Stores
WINNIPEG (October, 2016) – Stickers supporting and encouraging the boycott, divestment and sanction movement (BDS) against Israel have been found on products in two department stores in…
Holocaust-denying Professor Anthony Hall suspended without pay from U Lethbridge
(October 5, 2016) – B’nai Brith Canada is commending the University of Lethbridge for officially suspending Anthony Hall, a Globalization Studies professor who vocally supports Holocaust…
CIJA: Effective advocacy requires grassroots action
By Shimon Koffler Fogel (EJNews) – The Jewish community has always had a disproportionate impact on Canadian politics and public policy development – and the Edmonton…