Ottawa scraps envoy positions for new advisory council on rights, equity and inclusion
(Ottawa) – B’nai Brith Canada and the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs are advising the federal government not to compromise its own efforts in…
Politics
Netanyahu says he is formally seeking the pardon Trump requested on his behalf
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is formally seeking a preemptive pardon of the criminal charges he has long faced, saying…
Speaking out: Remembering Jewish Communities that were uprooted from their homes
(CIJA) – This Sunday, November 30, Jewish communities across Canada and around the world will gather to mark Yom HaPlitim, the Day of the Jewish…
Hamas returns remains of hostage held for 11 years as attention deepens around postwar planning
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Hamas returned the remains of Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier it murdered and kidnapped in 2014, to Israel on Sunday,…
Canada joins France and UK in saying it will recognize Palestinian state in September
By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Canada, too, will recognize a Palestinian state at the U.N. General Assembly in September as long as certain conditions are…