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We're Not Particular: Understanding Judaism's Universalist Roots
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (106+ words) The Canadian Jewish News We're Not Particular: Understanding Judaism's Universalist Roots Judaism is often cast as a religion that focuses on the legalistic, ritualistic, and narrow interests of the elected people of Israel. Early Jewish sources, however, present a very…...
Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld, 90, was dedicated to fighting for social justice, refugees and Jewish education
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (463+ words) Rabbi Arthur Bielfeld who served as rabbi and rabbi emeritus at Temple Emanu-El in Toronto for 58 years was a lifelong advocate for social justice in the Jewish community and across North America. He died in Toronto on May 11." He was…...
A missing teen, protest theatrics, British Jewish entertainers, and more: Letters to The CJN, May 2026
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (752+ words) If you wish to have your letter considered for publication, please submit'using this form. Amir Fleischmann, Toronto, Ont. Re: Ellin Bessner's coverage of missing (since located) Toronto teen Esti (Esther), "New sightings, expanded search for missing autistic Toronto teen, Esther,…...
Who are canaries when not in coal mines? Why Antisemitism Studies shouldn't displace Jewish Studies
1+ week, 1+ day ago (181+ words) There's a lot of interest in the Chronicle article, but spot the strangeness of this passage: The inclusion of a university in Canada in this list of prestigious American universities would seem to be attributing to Trump a reach beyond…...
B. C. Parliament marks Jewish Heritage Month for the first time
1+ week, 4+ day ago (931+ words) For the first time in its history, British Columbia's Parliament in Victoria formally marked Jewish Heritage Month with a ceremony on May 27, thanks to the efforts of Rabbi Dan Moskovitz and Nina Krieger, B. C.'s minister of public safety and solicitor…...
Reporter's notebook: At a symposium on anti-Zionism, speakers argue the newest version of Jew-hatred is now a global phenomenon
2+ week, 5+ day ago (939+ words) The day wrapped up with a fiery address from American conservative commentator Ben Shapiro who took aim at the very word anti-Zionism, arguing that it was a cover for something more malevolent. Between sessions, which started at 10 a. m. and didn't wrap…...
How the Canadian 'Challah Mom' unites thousands of Jewish women over baking
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1926+ words) After Oct. 7, new group challah bakes sprouted up around the world, offering Jews spaces to mourn, pray and seek inspiration by fulfilling a biblical commandment linked to the baking of bread. But Anat Ishai, who was born in Israel but…...
Treasure Trove reminisces about summer fun and controversy at Balfour Beach
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (20+ words) A proposal was made in 2025 to change the name of the beach, which honours an early proponent of Zionism....
Treasure Trove marks Israel's independence with a look at the state's first president " Chaim Weizmann
4+ week, 2+ day ago (649+ words) The Canadian Jewish News Treasure Trove marks Israel's independence with a look at the state's first president " Chaim Weizmann On May 14, 1948, David Ben Gurion read Israel's Declaration of Independence and proclaimed the state into existence. The 37 members of the Moetzet…...
Susan Weidman Schneider reflects on 50 years of trailblazing literary Jewish feminism
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1189+ words) Transcripts are edited and condensed using AI and may contain errors. Phoebe: Hi, I'm Phoebe Maltz-Bovy, and you're listening to The Jewish Angle from the Canadian Jewish News. My guest today is Susan Weidman Schneider. Susan was born in Winnipeg…...