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York public school board adopts Star of David as symbol of Judaism following backlash Board changes course on multifaith calendar following angry emails, phone calls as well as a discussion ...
The York Regional District School Board has decided that the Star of David will no longer be used as a symbol of Judaism because it is part of the flag of Israel and it is offensive to the anti ...
This week, Unpacking Israeli History is sharing an episode from another great podcast produced by Unpacked: Jewish History Nerds. We hope you’ll listen to the premier of season 4: The Star of ...
A new survey reveals that about a third of Jewish teens worldwide have stopped wearing outward symbols of their faith, such as kippot or Star of David necklaces, in response to rising antisemitism.
As the island's Jewish residents prepare for the festive holiday, which begins at sundown Wednesday and ends Jan. 2, 2025, local rabbis are sharing the key themes and values that Hanukkah ...
Suspected Jewish extremists set fire to a classroom in an Arab-Jewish school in Jerusalem, police said on Sunday, targeting a symbol of co-existence in a city on edge over a recent surge in violence.
Canada boasts the world’s fourth-largest Jewish community, making Hanukkah a pretty big deal. One of the most popular parts of the holiday, which runs this year from Dec. 25 to Jan. 2, […] ...
Jewish homeowner offended after condo corporation asked him to remove religious symbol By Jill Croteau Global News Posted February 16, 2023 8:36 pm Updated February 16, 2023 8:52 pm ...
Iraq had a Jewish population of some 150,000 people in the mid 20th century, and wealthy members of the community from Baghdad built houses in the town of Kifl, which neighbours Ezekiel’s tomb.