CIJA issues important information about Election 43 in Canada
(August 30, 2019) – The next federal election takes place on October 21st which coincides with the Jewish High Holy Day of Shemini Atzeret. To ensure…
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Honduras will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Honduras will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. President Juan Orlando Hernandez will travel to Israel on Friday August 29, to…
Why most Jews in Hong Kong are not involved with the protests
by Josefin Dolsten (JTA) — Since early June, protesters in Hong Kong have been gathering multiple times a week to fight what they see as…
B’nai Brith Canada: Your opportunity – and responsibility – to vote in Canada’s federal election
OTTAWA– In 2019, Election Day coincides with the holy day of Shemini Atzeret. Days set aside for advance voting also coincide with Jewish holidays or…
Jewish groups condemn Trump’s disloyalty remarks
by Marcy Oster (JTA) — Centrist and left-wing Jewish groups panned President Donald Trump for accusing Jews who vote for Democrats of disloyalty, with some…