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Toronto Gathers to Remember October 7th

Between those who joined in person and online, more than 40,000 people participated in the October 7th memorial program on Sherman Campus. The Jewish community, including family of hostages and those killed, commemorated the anniversary, spoke about their loved ones, and leaned on each other…

The New Year—and the Paradox of Hope

Tonight, community members and families will gather to begin celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year. While the holiday is a joyous one, it also marks the beginning of the Days of Awe. This ten-day period is marked by teshuvah (repentance), tefillah (prayer), and tzedakah (chari…