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Oct 7, 2014

Combined approach to philanthropy needed

By Linda Kislowicz. Special contribution to the Canadian Jewish News

I often look at our Jewish community as a series of concentric circles. At the centre is the individual, followed by family, the local community, the national and finally the global/i…

Sep 3, 2014

Hillels prepare for questions on Gaza

Hillels prepare for questions on Gaza
Donald A. Sylvan, Special to The CJN, Tuesday, September 2, 2014
- See more at: http://www.cjnews.com/canada/hillels-prepare-questions-gaza#sthash.3xYfWhMQ.dpuf

In the wake of this summer’s Israel-Gaza conflict and the resulting media coverage, studen…

Aug 19, 2014

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Hello From Jerusalem - August 14, 2014

August 14, 2014

At the time of this writing, 64 Israeli soldiers have been killed.

The translated article below, an excerpt of a blog written by a bereaved older brother, will give you a sense of the current consciousness of the nation.

My Brother, We Thank You for Your Bravery

Especia…

Jul 18, 2014

Hello From Jerusalem - July 16, 2014 pt2

From Yossi's desk

July 16, 2014

2 hours ago a large IDF force has just launched a ground operation in the Gaza strip. A new phase of operation Protective edge has begun. The new Phase follows 10 days of Hamas attacks on Israel and repeated rejections of offers to deescalate the situat…

Jul 17, 2014

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Hello From Jerusalem - July 16, 2014

Yesterday I spent the day in Sderot and Beer Sheva who continue to be under fire, in order to visit our friends and Mayors, witness their chalanges and response from close and bring greetings from their brothers and sisters in Canada.

The “cease fire” announced at the time never mater…