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"... in the light of the Democratic Party’s platform for the 2020 election and @POTUS public endorsement of it, the undertaking to work closely with #Israel to advance peace in the region is devoid of substance and in fact prejudicial to Israel..." https://www.thej.ca//the-election-of-president-joe-biden-/

"The Jankel Jancer Synagogue saw and experienced the atrocities of racism during World War II... For that reason we want to create a meeting place between different cultures, a place of peace and sharing" https://www.thej.ca//french-volunteer-helps-create-a-plac/

Elie Wiesel said: For the dead and for the living, we must bear witness. For not only are we responsible for the memories of the dead; we are responsible for what we are doing with those memories. In a few days Azerbaijan commemorates Khojaly Genocide Day. https://www.thej.ca///24/remembering-the-khojaly-genocide/

From Russia to Israel, and then on to Toronto and a career as a brilliant singer, and a great partnership with her husband from Winnipeg - once again David Eisenstadt delivers a worthy read about a noteworthy subject: https://www.thej.ca//noteworthy-canadian-jazz-singer-song/

This week our series from Global Jewish Pen Pals hears from a law student/tour guide in India who discusses the wonderful history of Jews in the region and how modern life has been affected by the pandemic: https://www.thej.ca//a-global-jewish-pen-pal-letter-from-/

"P.A. spokespersons and their supporters whip up charges of Israel as an apartheid state.... Another imaginary charge is that of ethnic cleansing... Palestinianism is a project of national and cultural identity theft" https://www.thej.ca//01/07/contemplating-imaginary-palest/

This week David Eisenstadt launches his new column 'Noteworthy', exclusive to TheJ.ca. He will profile wonderful Jewish personalities from the world of Canadian music. This week, the life and times of iconic pianist Robert Silverman: https://www.thej.ca//noteworthy-canadian-pianist-pedagogu/

Prof. Solly Dreman and Dr. Martin Brotman grew up in Winnipeg and were friends for 67 years spanning their deep mutual devotion to family, Judaism, and Zionism. "Martin was a Mensch and Tsadik," Dreman writes, in tribute to a truly great gentleman. https://www.thej.ca//a-tribute-to-dr-martin-brotman-mensc/

Max Roytenberg is an author, poet and blogger, providing great wisdom and philosophical insight in his columns. Much remains to be done, he says this week, but humans will find a way to do the necessary to preserve life where we can. https://www.thej.ca//life-precarious-but-tenacious-and-gl/

After an tremendous career with the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Steven Schipper is now guiding The Rose Theatre in Brampton into a new era, using tried and true lessons on nurturing artists and audiences, and developing a team of arts leaders. Judy Weinryb reports: https://www.thej.ca//steven-schipper-innovative-artistic-/

"Clearly these and future Accords are diplomatic achievements for Israel and the United States that strengthened Arab signatories’ resolve..." https://www.thej.ca//where-is-the-arab-muslim-israeli-nor/

Regarding Black January, some historians refer to this day as the day when the Soviet Empire collapsed. Millions of ordinary Azerbaijanis went to the streets to protest against the Soviet regime... Gorbachev was desperate to save the crippling empire." https://www.thej.ca//why-jews-should-stand-in-solidarity-/

We welcome a new writer to our roster, Marsel Russo of Turkey, who is anticipating moving to Canada this year. He explains that historically, Turkish people have been raised with no idea about the plight of Jews at the hands of the Nazis: https://www.thej.ca/2021/01/14/turkeys-holocaust-journey/

Leaders from B'nai Brith and CFSWC denounce The Guardian #FakeNews story, tell NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to hold Charlie Angus and Leah Gazan accountable for promoting false, antisemitic allegation Israel refused to provide Covid vaccine for Palestinians: https://www.thej.ca//two-mps-must-be-censured-for-antisem/

An alert security guard at one of Canada’s largest synagogues Shaar Hashomayim interrupted an antisemite defacing the doors with swastikas on Wednesday afternoon; he also had a can of gasoline when apprehended by police. https://www.thej.ca//canada-outraged-by-swastikas-spray-p/