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Canada's new National Holocaust Monument
January 27, 2019, 9:16 am
Major study finds knowledge of the Holocaust fading in Canada
A staggering 22 percent of young Canadians had never heard of the Holocaust, a new report has found
By Jewish News Reporter
Hakham Ezra Dangoor, chief rabbi of Baghdad, pictured with his family in 1910. (Jewish News)
December 4, 2018, 2:29 pm
Canadian lawmakers recognise Jewish refugees from Arab countries
Two politicians make statements in the country's House of Commons to commemorate 'Jewish Refugee Day'
By JTA
Congregation Emmanu-El Synagogue (1863) in Victoria, British Columbia, the oldest Synagogue in Canada still in use, and the oldest on the West Coast of North America. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Credit: Michal Klajban (Hikinisgood.com)
December 2, 2018, 10:43 am
Antisemitic crimes rise by 60 percent in Canada
Hate crimes against Jews spike since last year to 360 in 2017 from 221 in 2016, attributed to nonviolent “mischief” hate crimes
By News
Zilla as a baby, pictured with passengers on board the SS St Louis
November 15, 2018, 11:25 am
SS St Louis passenger: ‘Canada’s apology speaks to refugees of today’
As Canada apologises to the 900 Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany who were turned away in 1939, Francine Wolfisz hears the incredible story of the youngest passenger on board
By Francine Wolfisz
UN General Assembly hall
October 18, 2018, 10:28 am
UN backs Palestine as head of largest bloc of developing countries
United Nations General Assembly votes to allow the observer state to be head of the largest block of emerging countries
By JTA
Donald Trump meeting with Bibi Netanyahu at the UN
October 4, 2018, 12:39 pm
Trump is increasingly unpopular globally… except in Israel
US president's global image has 'plummeted' apart from in the Jewish state where he still gets high marks after the US Embassy move to Jerusalem
By JTA
Arthur Ashkin (L), Gerard Mourou (C) and Donna Strickland (R)
October 2, 2018, 11:41 am
Jewish scientist awarded Nobel Prize for ‘groundbreaking’ laser physics work
Arthur Ashkin scoops half the award for his work developing 'optical tweezers' that can grab tiny particles
Far-right protestors and anti-fascist demonstrators clash in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August.
August 11, 2018, 5:14 pm
Toronto approves far-right rally on Charlottesville anniversary
Several far-right, anti-immigration and nationalist groups are expected to participate in the event, sponsored by the 'Worldwide Coalition Against Islam'
By JTA
Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
August 7, 2018, 10:11 am
Leaders of Holocaust education bodies urge Mark Zuckerberg to tackle denial
Letter co-ordinated by Henry Grunwald QC calls on Mark Zuckerberg to 'work with us to protect society' against the scourge of denial
By Jenni Frazer
Canadian parliament
April 3, 2018, 12:18 pm
Canada makes every May Jewish Heritage Month
Country's parliament unanimously passes bill sponsored by two Jewish MPs, as the law is expected to receive royal ascent by May
By JTA
Paul McCartney in concert
February 13, 2018, 10:54 am
Sir Paul McCartney awarded Israel’s prestigious Wolf Prize
Legendary musician will be given the gong by President Reuven Rivlin, sharing the honour with conductor Adam Fischer
By Jewish News Reporter
Hezbollah flags draped over teenagers at the Al Quds Day march 2017
January 26, 2018, 9:17 am
MPs clash over move to fully proscribe Hezbollah as a terror group
Politicians on both sides call for the whole group to be banned in the UK despite Labour leadership advising their MPs not to support the bid
By Jewish News Reporter
The striking Hezbollah flag during the Al-Quds rally in London (Photo credit: Steve Winston)
January 24, 2018, 6:07 pm
Exclusive: Britons support full Hezbollah ban by four to one
As MPs prepare to debate extending the proscription of Hezbollah to its political wing tomorrow, a ComRes poll for the Jewish News reveals 81 percent want the government to take action
By Justin Cohen
Israel Cycling Academy in action! Credit Noa Arnon
January 22, 2018, 4:11 pm
World news-roundup: Israel at the Giro d’Italia
Here's a snapshot from all the latest Jewish stories from around the globe!
Monika Schaefer (Facebook via JTA)
January 10, 2018, 10:58 am
Holocaust denier arrested in Germany
Canadian woman Monika Schaefer, who called the Shoah the most “persistent lie in all of history” is detained
By JTA
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