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Amid broader rise in extremism, Jewish-owned bakery attacked

Amid Broader Rise in Extremism, Two Locations of Jewish-Owned Bakery Targeted in Suspected Hate-Motivated Attacks

Toronto police are investigating after two locations of Jewish-owned Kiva’s Bagel Bakery were targeted in separate incidents Sunday morning. One location was struck by gunfire, …

Refusing to be Victims - Reflections on Tisha B’Av

Refusing to be Victims - Reflections on Tisha B’Av

Tonight, our community will begin to mark Tisha B’Av—the ninth day of the month of Av—the most sombre day in the Jewish calendar. Throughout the Jewish world, community members will observe a day of fasting and mourning.

As I reflect on th…

The Jewish Connection to the World Cup

The Iconic Argentine Crest Worn by Messi Was Designed by a Jewish Superfan 

Soccer fans around the world are familiar with the iconic crest worn by Lionel Messi and Argentina’s national soccer team. The badge, a vertical shield with laurel branches symbolizing victory and glory at the botto…

Jewish Torontonians among new Order of Canada appointees

At least five Jewish Canadians are among the newest appointees to the Order of Canada, one of the country's highest civilian honours. Established in 1967, the Order recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary and lasting contributions to Canada across a wide range of fields. This year…

Jewish Montrealer remembered as a generous man

‘Everybody Loved Him’: Michael Mizrahi Remembered as Generous Man

Montreal’s Jewish community is mourning the loss of Michael Mizrahi, 68, after he was shot in the city’s Côte-des-Neiges neighbourhood on Monday. Rabbi Mendel Raskin of Beth Chabad in Côte-St-Luc, who knew Michael for more th…