HOLDING ANTISEMITES ACCOUNTABLE THROUGH LAW

A conversation with Nanette Rosen, Chair of CIJA’s Legal Task Force

The fight against antisemitism is happening on many fronts: like advocacy, social media, and—crucially—law. Since October 7th, CIJA’s Legal Task Force has created a Legal Rapid Response Team to address emerging and …

Complete List of UJA’s Israel Emergency Grants

In the wake of the October 7^th attacks, UJA launched an Emergency Appeal for the People of Israel. Every dollar raised is being directed to NGOs in Israel, working in partnership with our team on the ground to identify changing needs and ways we can make the greatest impact. Our partners, i…

Reverse ShinShinim Program Among Top Initiatives Making an Impact in Israel

A group of remarkable Toronto teens living in Eilat–a UJA Federation partner city–have committed to making a difference through volunteerism while on their gap year. Participants in UJA’s Reverse ShinShinim year of service program, the students spend time in the community, volunteering…

Better Together: Thoughts on Purim

This Saturday evening, Jews around the world will begin to celebrate the festival of Purim.  

When we hear the reading of the Book of Esther, we will recall the rescue of the Jewish people from annihilation in ancient Persia. We will also be reminded of two very different—but equally h…

Breaking: Parliament Passes Motion on the Israel-Hamas War

This evening, the House of Commons voted to pass a shameful motion on the Israel-Hamas war, brought forward by Jagmeet Singh’s NDP and supported in an amended version by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Government.

While the motion doesn’t change Canada’s formal foreign polic…