Quebec bill bans head scarves and yarmulkes
by David Lazarus MONTREAL (JTA) — Quebec has introduced a bill that bans some public employees from wearing religious symbols at work, including kippahs. The…
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Young, Canadian and Jewish: The shift from religious to cultural identity
by Robert Brym and Rhonda Lenton (March 2019) – “Jewish” used to be considered a religious category. However, for many Jews, that is changing. Increasingly,…
Turmeric Tahini Challah: Golden and delicious
by Cheryl Holbert This article originally appeared on The Nosher. I love playing with color, texture and shape with my challah. Looking to create a red challah?…
Edmonton CTeen: A Lit Time in NY
by Elizabeth Ossowska (Edmonton) – As February came to a close, eleven Jewish teens from Edmonton joined hundreds of others from around the world at…
Trump signs proclamation recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights
by Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looking on, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the…