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Jewish community holds online prayer rally

May 17, 2021
Steve Arnold

Hamilton police were on high alert around Jewish facilities on the weekend as thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators poured into the streets.

Unlike the protests at Toronto’s Nathan Philips Square where a Jewish man and woman were assaulted, however, the Ham…

The mayor takes a stand

Mayor Fred Eisenberger’s abhorrence of discrimination of any kind finds expression in his adoption of a new definition of antisemitism.

Beth Jacob town hall addresses possible cohabitation with Temple

Beth Jacob Synagogue’s building committee and executive held a virtual town hall Feb. 18 to update synagogue members on their work toward possible cohabitation with Temple Anshe Sholom, and to give members a chance to ask questions about the process.

Alexis Wenzowski nominated for prestigious award

Hamilton Jewish Family Services executive director Alexis Wenzowski recognized as a Woman of Distinction.

Shalom Village's COVID outbreak officially over

Feb. 6, 2021
Steve Arnold

The deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Shalom Village has been declared officially over.

Hamilton’s public health department informed the home’s management of the good news early Friday evening.

In a news release CEO Ken Callaghan said plans are being developed for …