Features

Wealth, loss and restitution: Story of a looted painting

Dundas resident’s family awarded portion of proceeds from sale of Monet painting stolen by Nazis from his German Jewish ancestors.

Oppenheimer’s McMaster connection

In the voluminous archives of McMaster University, there are a significant number of archival records related to Oppenheimer, particularly his life following the 1954 security hearings and his relationships with members of the anti-nuclear movement formed in reaction to his life’s work.

Café Baffico: A destination bakery in Hamilton’s east end

Sourdough Chanukah donuts and pizza are among the delicious offerings at Jordan Weisz’ Café Baffico.

Saved by Wallenberg as an infant, a Toronto artist reclaims her past

Yvonne Singer was 34 when she discovered her Jewish identity and connection to Second World War hero Raoul Wallenberg.

A different attic and a different ending

Local high school student tracks down the Jewish siblings who were saved by his great grandfather during the Holocaust.