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NEWS

Federation CEO receives prestigious award

Gustavo Rymberg honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his leadership, community building and advocacy against antisemitism

Momentum builds for a Jewish high school

Concern in the community for the well-being of Hamilton’s Jewish students behind the push for a regional secondary school

Temple celebrates its 175th anniversary

The original founders could not have foreseen how much the Temple would evolve over its history.

Understanding the immigrant experience

Newcomers to Hamilton face significant challenges to settling in the community

JNF honours Victoria Mancinelli

Mancinelli’s unwavering commitment to Israel and the Jewish community defines her leadership

FEATURE STORIES

Jewish trustee was a guiding moral force in Hamilton

Principled and passionate, Dr. Harry Paikin served several terms as public board of education chair in the 1970s and 80s

A safe space for Jewish teens

Living as a Jewish teen in the diaspora is a daily challenge I have felt significantly in recent years.

Uncovering the Jewish roots of tango

Argentine tango has long captivated the Jewish imagination with its deep cultural and historical ties

VOICES

A granddaughter’s tribute to her family’s journey

This year marks the 50th anniversary of a pivotal moment in the lives of my grandparents,

A test we can't afford to fail

Now, more than ever, we must bring the Jewish voice into every room where decisions are made.

Oh, to sleep!

Things that feel unimportant by day haunt my thoughts at night.

For the love of books

Books and reading have always been important to me.

Choosing agency over victimhood

Today’s progressive ideology makes victimhood a currency.

Taking the oath

It saddens me to see the US-Canadian alliance threatened.

Getting your feelings hurt isn’t fatal

We have tried to expiate our collective guilt by endorsing real and imagined trauma.