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Toronto Synagogues Celebrate Rosh Hashanah

Synagogues are all abuzz with preparations for the High Holy Days. As Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur quickly approach, many in the Jewish community gather to attend services and participate in events.…

Canada has seen a drastic rise in antisemitism. So Jews are taking a stand

Jews remain the most targeted religious group for hate crimes…

We Will Be Remembered: How the Toronto Holocaust Museum Sets to be a Lasting Legacy

“The Holocaust, for me, never ended. It is here. The…

Bene Israel community finds a home in Toronto

Keeping Bene Israel traditions alive is the core mission of…

Pushing Holocaust Education Forward

On Monday, April 17, Jews from all over the world…

Opinion

Move over Margot Robbie. We need more Natasha Lyonne

Woody Allen always gets the girl, well at least for…

The Closer We Are to Cringe

Cringe. When I asked my teenage daughter how she would…

Forgiveness: It’s Complicated

During the Days of Awe, the period between Rosh Hashanah…

Searching for the Sacred on Tinder

“What does God think of my Tinder profile?” That was…

TV Shows are Shining a Light on the Relationship Between Jews, Mental Health, and Therapy

This year I have watched four gripping pieces of film…

Arts & Culture

Here Are The Top 10 Books of 2023 (So Far)

It’s been an incredible year for books! With fantastic work…

There’s Something There, There’s Something Left: A Conversation with Meichen Waxer

At the turn of the 20th century, a father and…

Nosh with Micah and Buckwheat

You might know Micah Siva from the vibrant plant-focused dishes…

Samis Invests in Sephardic History and Research

On March 30, the National Library of Israel (NLI) announced…

High Holy Days at the Alex Dworkin Canadian Jewish Archives

Travel back in time this holiday season with the Alex…

Variety

Artistic Perspectives on the High Holy Days

Various artists share their perspectives on the High Holy Days…

Sukkot Tidings

Don’t have enough space to have a sukkah, or are…

Painting of The Beard

The beard unfurls off the frame. Constantly in growth, and…

Camp Stories: Summers to Remember; Summers to Forget

CAMPER 1 The summer going into Grade 6, I attended…

The Signs Go Camping

You and your star sign are ready to hit the…