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History of a Holocaust Survivor Turning Eighty

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Why Prepaid Cards Are the Last Refuge for Online Privacy in 2025

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Winkler nurse stands with Israel and the Jewish people

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Winnipeg author’s first novel gripping tale of romance, action and intrigue, set in 15th century Spain and Morocco

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Did the Jewish Federation’s stepping in to force the firing of BB Camp co-executive director Jacob Brodovsky lead to the further alienating of many young Jews from the community?

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From painting and making bead necklaces as a teen – to nursing for most of her life – as well as writing a recipe column for the Jewish Post from 2010-2014, Francine Kurlandski has had a myriad of interests.

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Moe Levy reminisces about the late Izzy Asper

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“Antisemitism from the Crusades to the Holocaust”

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How the Global Religious Landscape Changed from 2010 to 2020

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The 2025 Toronto Walk (and talk ) for Israel

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says Israel is indeed committing “war crimes”

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Antisemitism is a Problem Even on Tranquil PEI

By HENRY SREBRNIK (May 30, 2025) At the end of May the Jewish community here on Prince Edward Island met...

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Israel’s “starvation plan” for Gaza.

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What would the late Yoram Hamizrachi have made of the lack of discussion of Israeli government policies within our Jewish community?

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Where Does Israel Fit into Donald Trump’s Middle East Vision?

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Celebrities Help ‘Spotlight’ Holocaust Survivors, Their Testimonies in New NYC Portrait Exhibit

A new portrait series and exhibition that opened in New York City on Tuesday showcases Holocaust survivors paired up with...

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Yale University Students Abort Anti-Israel Encampment Attempts After Warning From Officials

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Trump’s plan to enlist Elon Musk began at Lubavitcher Rebbe’s grave

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New report from Pew Research Center provides interesting information about high number of Jews who still identify as Jewish

By BERNIE BELLAN A recent report from the Pew Research Center offers some interesting information about adult Jews in Israel...