Asking the important questions
By Jay Solomon (March 2020) – For centuries, Jews everywhere have gathered with family and friends around the Seder table to recount the story of…
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CIJA’s Election Guide highlights community’s priorities
by Steve McDonald (September 2019) – This column represents my last as a member of CIJA’s professional staff. After nearly a decade of serving our…
Shimon Koffler Fogel: An update for Jewish voters on the upcoming Federal election
Dear Edmonton Jewish Community, CIJA’s purpose is to protect, preserve, and promote Jewish life in Canada through advocacy. This includes protecting the democratic rights of…
Canada’s Jewish community supports revitalizing Indigenous languages
(February 2019) – As the Jewish story demonstrates, the renewal of an Indigenous language is fundamental to self-determination, especially for nations that have faced historical…
A global rise in anti-Semitism could turn back the clock – even in Canada
By Shimon Koffler Fogel (Nationalpost.com) – The first time I encountered anti-Semitism, I was doing something I loved: attending an NHL game. As an eight-year-old…