Rallies for Palestine Fail to Win Hearts and Minds

 In December, I attended the rally for the Jewish People on Parliament Hill and wrote about it here. At that point, Israel’s retaliatory attack on Hamas in the Gaza Strip had been underway for about two months. I readily admit that I am pro-Israel, and while the current suffering of

The David Baazov Museum of History of Jews of Georgia: All You Need to Know

 The David Baazov Museum of History of Jews of Georgia stands as a testament to the rich and enduring heritage of the Jewish community in this remarkable region. Founded with a specific mission in mind, the museum bears the name of a prominent figure in Georgian-Jewish history, Rabbi David Baazov. 

Putting children’s health and resiliency on the national agenda

 By Chris Harper Last year, at a camp in southern New Brunswick, I met Evan. Before turning eight, he had bounced from foster home to foster home. He was sent to camp without a bathing suit or sufficient lunch. Regardless, Evan smiled constantly, excelled in school and had a striking sense of compassion.

Why ISIS and its friends must be opposed

 On the eve of the outbreak of the Second World War, and even for a while in its early stages, many in Canada were opposed to going to war. While amongst them, there were a few proto-Nazis and Nazi sympathizers, the vast majority were merely isolationists, pacifists and some on

Swedish Film Masterpiece to Be Screened on Friday Night at Library and Archives Canada

 It’s a rare coming-of-age movie that appeals to the heart and mind, but that is exactly what the latest Swedish contribution to the Baltic-Nordic Film Festival sets out to do – and achieves magnificently. Simon and the Oaks (2011), to be presented by Swedish Ambassador Teppo Tauriainen, is a satisfying film

Perspectives on Raoul Wallenberg: International Panel Discussion

 The embassies of Sweden, Israel, Hungary and the Jewish Federation of Ottawa jointly present a panel of experts on the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg as it relates to today’s discussions on tolerance, personal courage and how one person can make a difference. Panelists: Irving Abella (writer, historian and academic), the