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Geller takes on Toronto Board of Rabbis

Beliefs and Concepts>> Canada>> News>> United States | May 14, 2013

TORONTO – Pamela Geller struck back at the Toronto Board of Rabbis (TBR) for a critical statement it issued just hours before her appearance Monday night at the...

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Funny documentary chronicles Canadian comic’s journey

Arts & Culture>> Canada>> Documentary>> Entertainment>> Films>> Jewish Identity | May 14, 2013

Barry Avrich’s sharp and funny new documentary Quality Balls: the David Steinberg Story chronicles Winnipeg-born Steinberg on his journey from young hopeful comic...

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The Man Who Would Be King a cautionary tale

Arts & Culture>> Beliefs and Concepts>> Commentary>> Films>> Opinion | May 14, 2013

I once had a brilliant teacher in college who I admired greatly because of his intellect and his charismatic personality, marvelling at his encyclopedic knowledge...

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Ontario PC leader marks Jewish Heritage Month in province

Community>> Jewish Identity>> Politics>> Religion | May 14, 2013

Representatives of the Jewish community, including Dr. Aubrey Zidenberg (left), international vice-president and chair, Special Advisory Council to B’nai Brith...

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Seniors mark Jewish Heritage Month and Yom Yerushalayim

Arts & Culture>> Beliefs and Concepts>> Canada>> Community>> Entertainment>> Jewish History | May 14, 2013

Residents at B’nai Brith Canada’s 4300 Bathurst St. seniors’ building dance at a celebration of Yom Yerushalayim and Jewish Heritage Month. Ulpanat Orot student...

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