The plight of Syrian refugees has had a particularly strong impact on Jewish Canadians, many of whom see their own past reflected in the surge of mostly Muslim refugees fleeing war and tyranny in the Middle East.
Shalom Village has been doing a lot of imagining lately, having been told by the provincial government that they have 10 years to put in place a plan that will see the original building brought up to new government standards.
Hamilton’s Jewish Community Centre will soon have a new home. A virtual one.
Beth Jacob Synagogue welcomes Rabbi Lavery-Yisraeli as its new rabbi.
Rabbi Dan Selsberg, moving to the US after nine years as spiritual leader of Beth Jacob Synagogue, reflects on his tenure here and offers insights into the Hamilton Jewish community and how it can meet the challenges ahead.
