There are many remarkable individuals in Montreal’s Jewish community. Joe Mendel is one of them. I first met Joe just over two years ago, when I was invited for breakfast at the iconic Ruby Foo’s Hotel on Decarie Boulevard in Montreal. Joe is the managing partner of the ownership group. A few months ago, in […]
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Amid the excitement created by the U.S. presidential election campaign, Canada’s Liberal government under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently celebrated a major milestone – its first year in office. The 2015 Canadian federal election marked the return of the Liberals to power since 2006. Critics of the Liberals and Prime Minister Trudeau had voiced their concerns regarding
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By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada American Express is setting a wonderful example in refusing to sponsor Roger Waters’ 2017 North American tour. Waters, former bassist and primary songwriter of Pink Floyd, is renowned for expressing virulent anti-Israel views. According to Page Six, an American Express spokesperson said, “Roger is putting on a huge
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Technology is widely touted as evidence of the advancement of society, helping to bring about a better world that makes us healthier, happier, and our lives easier. While this argument can be made, it’s becoming more apparent that technology is also making it easier for racism, bigotry and white supremacy to expand its reach. Given
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By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada WINNIPEG – Stickers supporting and encouraging the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement (BDS) against Israel have been discovered defacing products in two department stores in one of the largest malls in Winnipeg. The stickers were found on Sodastream products by two customers shopping at the Hudson’s Bay
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I used to believe that Zionism was ingrained in Judaism. Every Jewish group I interacted with seemed to be pro-Zionist. It’s logical: people are inclined to support their homeland. I am Jewish, therefore I support the state of Israel. My first interaction with anti-Zionist Jews came at a pro-Israel rally. I saw a couple of Neturei
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By Tevy Pilc Staff Writer/Researcher B’nai Brith Canada B’nai Brith Canada is extending its appreciation to Andrés Roemer Slomianski, ousted Mexico Ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), for refusing to participate in his country’s decision to support a controversial resolution that ignores the Judeo-Christian connection to Jerusalem. Roemer protested his country’s vote in favour of the
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Charles Bronfman is a remarkable man. With a net worth of $2.3 billion (U.S.), according to Forbes, he is greatly admired for his philanthropy, community leadership and of course, his past ownership of the Montreal Expos. Now I am not one to read many books as I spend virtually all of my free time on the
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By Marty York Chief Media Officer B’nai Brith Canada In response to recent antisemitic vandalism on campus, the University of Toronto reiterated in a news release Thursday that it deplores “abhorrent acts” of antisemitism and will support those affected. The question, however, is what will the university do to prevent further acts of antisemitism on campus? B’nai Brith
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By Joanne Cutler Chair of Community Services B’nai Brith Canada – Quebec Region Throughout its history, B’nai Brith has been a formidable institution of charity in Canada. We at B’nai Brith Canada feel it’s our duty to support the most vulnerable members of our community as it makes a genuinely positive impact on the world – a
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