Equity coach motion passes unanimously at OCDSB meeting
He and another Jewish student were specifically targeted to witness a swastika and were greeted with the Heil Hitler salute, both symbols of the mass murder of six million people executed in…
Modern Mishpocha: Bagels with a schmear of violence
We gave her teachers a heads-up in case she was out of sorts at daycare. How do we help our children through situations where they witness hatred and violence? Inevitably, no matter how hard…
Ideas and Impressions: The power of the kippah
I wondered why the young man, who also wore a kippah, was being so attentive to me. An act of kindness from a stranger is always heartwarming, and to experience and witness mitzvot on my…
Political leaders denounce Hamas at Community Solidarity gathering
It was a truly inspiring and uplifting experience to witness the immense dedication of our community. Community clergy offered prayers for Israel, for the Israeli Defense Force, and Psalms…
Meet the school board’s new first-ever Jewish equity coach
The stories are coming in and I’m learning how hard it is to seek equality and fairness and not find it. I will hold those stories and use them inform my role and priorities. In addition, I’m…
Hillel Lodge announces 2020 award recipients
I could count on his fairness, attention to detail, his desire for collegiality and achievement of results, as well as an adherence to a strictly timed agenda,” said Arlene Rosenbloom,…
'Canadian Jewish Experience’ book launched
It’s a country that faces up to its problems and to its shortcomings,” Rabinovitch said.However, Rabinovitch warned the audience against being “blindly happy,” and said the country will be…
Ideas and Impressions: Environment will be major election issue
Yet, at the same time, socio-economic and political considerations will force him to support Alberta in selling and distributing dirty oil from what used to be commonly referred to as the tar…
Mitzvah Day: ‘My favourite day of the year’
It’s community growth at its finest.” Ottawa Redblacks mascot Big Joe shares a moment with a group of Mitzvah Day participants, February 2, at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre. (Howard…
Israel reimposes COVID-19 restrictions
We are suffering the consequences now,” Stone added. There are currently 12,300 active cases in Israel, with 88 people in serious condition and 334 dead. In addition to limiting gatherings,…