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“You can’t imagine what it’s like to see thousands and thousands of Jewish people, with their Canadian and their Israeli flags, walk through this city, all for the people of the Jewish state. It fills my heart with such joy.”
- Sam Hershenhorn, 2016

Sam Hershenhorn was keenly devote…

Today's antisemitic attack in Halle, Germany

We are horrified by the brazen, antisemitic attack on a synagogue and a Turkish restaurant in Halle, Germany, on Yom Kippur. We are deeply saddened that two innocent people have been murdered and several others wounded. We pray for the victims and their families.

UJA Community Security has …

Thoughts for Yom Kippur

Sometimes a chance encounter with a stranger can offer a unique window not only into who we are, but also who we can be for others.

Last month, I was in Moscow for the first time for an intensive three days of meetings and briefings with Jewish community leaders from Russia and around the…

Adam Minsky in the CJN: Protecting What Matters Most

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adam Minsky

Editor Yoni Goldstein’s latest column (Shul security has become a year-round concern) is a stark reminder of how much has changed since the horrific attacks on shuls in Pittsburgh and Poway, Ca…

Press Release: UJA Federation and CIJA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2019

Press Release: UJA Federation and CIJA Commend Enhancements to Toronto’s Neighbourhood Community Officer Program

Toronto, ON – Today, Chief of Police Mark Saunders announced measures to strengthen Toronto Police Service’s Neighbourhood Communi…