By Avi Farnhaus There’s a pothole at the corner near my house that’s been repaired three times. I know because I’ve driven over all three versions of it. The first repair lasted…
Montreal Anti-Israel Motion Pulled From Council Agenda Following Community Backlash
By Joseph Marshall A controversial motion that would have called on the City of Montreal to sever institutional ties with Israel has been withdrawn from Monday night’s city council agenda following days…
Projet Montréal Pushes Motion to Cut Montreal’s Ties With Israel
By Mayer Wochyniak A motion set to be debated at Montreal City Council on Monday is drawing strong reactions from both supporters and opponents after Projet Montréal announced plans to ask the…
Guelph Chabad Vandalized Twice in Ten Days
By Joseph Marshall A Chabad centre in Guelph, Ontario has been targeted by anti-Jewish vandals for the second time in less than two weeks, with police now investigating the incidents as possible…
The Illusion of Tikkun Olam
By Howie Silbiger Few phrases have done more damage to modern Jewish discourse than “tikkun olam.” That may sound strange. After all, who could possibly be against repairing the world? The problem…
It’s Time for a Jewish Pride Rally
By Mayer Wochyniak The Jewish community has been called on again and again to rally for Israel. We have gathered outside city halls, campuses, consulates and synagogues. We have waved Israeli flags,…
The Rigged Game of Jew Hatred
By Howie Silbiger It never seems to matter what Jews actually do. A Jew can build a business from nothing, work insane hours, save every dollar, take every risk, and if he…
Another Montreal Synagogue Attacked As Jewish Community Demands Action
By Joseph Marshall A 38-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning after an attempted arson at Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom in Westmount, just days after Prime Minister Mark Carney called antisemitism in Canada…
Dr. Emmanuel Moss is Leaving Montreal
By Howie Silbiger It’s very sad. I have known Dr. Moss for a very long time, and to see a homegrown doctor, who is the leading expert in his field, leave the…
While Ottawa Talks, Jews Are Still Being Targeted in the Street
By Howie Silbiger Prime Minister Mark Carney stood in Toronto this week and admitted what Canadian Jews have known for a long time. Canada is failing its Jewish community. The words were…