From the Prime Minister's Web Site (https://pm.gc.ca/)
Statement by the Prime Minister on Purim
March 20, 2019
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Purim:
“Today at sunset, Jewish communities in Canada and around the world …
Purim greetings. New CFO. Historic research on the Canadian Jewish community. And more. Here's an update on recent developments and accomplishments by Jewish Federations of Canada - UIA and its partners and affiliates in recent months.
March 14, 2019 - This week, representatives from the Knesset visited schools in Vancouver, Toronto, Kingston and Hamilton to speak about the workings of the Knesset and how Israel forms its government. This inaugural program was a joint effort of the Knesset, the Jewish Agency for Israel, J…
Brenda Gewurz, a veteran community volunteer, has been named as the new co-chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs-Quebec (CIJA-Quebec).
She succeeds co-chair Patrick Benaroche, while Rabbi Reuben Poupko will continue in the role of co-chair.
“I am honoured to accept t…
