Op-Ed: I’m not your mitzvah project
By Pamela Rae Schuller (JTA) — I have Tourette syndrome, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements and noises called “tics.” My Tourette’s is relatively…
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Edmonton Jewish Senior Citizen’s Centre is for the young at heart
by Daniel Rubenstein (EJNews) – For many individuals, when they hear the term “Jewish Senior Centre”, they immediately assume that this is an end destination…
Coen brothers on #OscarsSoWhite: We write what we know – Jews and Minnesotans
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) – Asked about diversity in Hollywood last month, the Coen brothers defended to the Washington Post their history of making movies…
Concern mounts as Canada amends its sanctions against Iran
(EJNews) – Canada’s new Liberal government has announced it is lifting some economic sanctions against Iran. Stephane Dion, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced on February…
Op-Ed: Kotel compromise shows Israelis know they need North American Jews
By Jay Ruderman (JTA) — The relationship between Israel and American Jews is a complicated mix of good news and bad news, and this week’s…