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From Linda's Desk: The Millennial Factor

Like so many other organizations and communities in the Jewish world, we are concerned about the future.

We are concerned about the future of our communal institutions and their capacity to adapt and thrive in changing times. We are concerned about the involvement of the next generation and…

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on World Refugee Day

PM of Canada Justin Trudeau in front of israeli flag


June 20, 2017
Ottawa, Ontario

"On World Refugee Day, we honour the strength and resilience of the millions of people around the world fleeing conflict, insecurity, and persecution. We solemnly acknowledge the hardships they face, celebrate the significant contributions they make to our com…

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Israel Independence Day

PM of Canada Justin Trudeau in front of israeli flag

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Israel Independence Day

:: pm.gc.ca

 

May 2, 2017 - Ottawa, Ontario


The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement in celebration of Israel Independence Day: “Today, we join our Israeli friends and Jewish communit…

Honouring the Fallen & Celebrating Israel

"It is true we have won all our wars, but we have paid for them."  - Golda Meir

 

Since 1860 - when Jewish settlers first moved outside the walls of Jerusalem - over 23,000 Jews have lost their lives in defense of Israel. Yom Hazikaron - The Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers …

Yom Hashoah 2017

Yom Hashoah 

 

27 Nissan/ April 24, 2017  

 

In Memory of 6,000,000 Lost
                
                                                        
"There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must neve…