This article comes from Read directly: https://faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2026-Jan-Feb/Browse-the-latest-issue →en français This past fall I attended an event honouring the late Rabbi Reuven Bulka, a loved and respected rabbi from Ottawa. I was struck by the high level of security and how such measures are now common in Jewish circles. I thought, How sad we’ve come to this point in Canada where Jews are constantly forced to prepare for potential physical violence! Antisemitism i

This article comes from Read directly: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2025-Sep-Oct/Browse-the-latest-issue →en français Hate crimes have risen for the 6th consecutive year according to Stats Canada. And of the 1,342 crimes in 2024 judged to be motivated by religion, 68% were against Jews. Hate abounds and Jews are uniquely targeted. A recent government report on antisemitism in Ontario schools highlighted some stories. One 13-year-old girl was surrounded on multiple days

Have you seen the EFC’s brochure, Euthanasia in Canada? It’s getting attention on social media. This brochure highlights some of our concerns with Canada’s MAiD laws, and with proposals for further expansions. If you look at the whole brochure, it’s clear that the EFC opposes euthanasia and is concerned about planned and proposed expansions. Many of the comments we’ve seen on social media have confirmed another of our concerns – that many Canadians are not aware of how the eu