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Read this week’s 360 for coverage of violent flare-ups on Israel’s borders with Syria and Gaza, reflections onthe controversial 2019 Women’s March, a sampling ofJudeo-Persian music, and details about how to join the #WeRemember Campaign in honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27). Shabbat Shalom.
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Shabbat Candlelight
January 25 | 4:33 PM
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Israel, Iran in war of words following violent flare-up on northern border
The commander of Iran’s air force said the country was prepared for a decisive war to eradicate Israel, after widespread Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria early Monday.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Hamas said to open investigation into shooting of IDF officer by Gaza sniper
Terror group reportedly delivers a message to Israel through third parties that it considers Tuesday’s incident ‘unacceptable’.
Source: Times of Israel
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Take note, Women’s March: Jewish existence is resistance
Ariel Sobel addresses the controversies surrounding the third annual march, which was held last weekend; the progressive movement’s national leadership has been accused of downplaying and at times fomenting antisemitism.
Source: Forward
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New choir for Jewish adults with developmental disabilities
Montreal's Shira choir, organized by Cantor Benlolo of Shaare Zedek Congregation, has received a JFC-UIA Pushing the Boundaries micro-grant and is being developed in partnership with the Tamir Foundation in Ottawa, with the support of Federation CJA.
Source: Canadian Jewish News
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The Forward shutters print edition after 121 Years
The storied Jewish paper announced last Thursday that it is ending its print operation to "become a digitally focused publisher," laying off nearly 30 percent of its staff in the process, including editor-in-chief Jane Eisner.
Source: National Public Radio
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Corey Hart named 2019 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee
Mazel tov to the Montreal-born Juifs d’ici singer-songwriter, best known for his hit singles “Sunglasses at Night” and “Never Surrender”.
Source: Global News
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Office de catéchèse du Québec launches video project on coexistence
CIJA-Québec, the advocacy agent of Federation CJA, played an important role in fostering dialogue among the three monotheistic faiths by supporting “Frères d’âmes : le cardinal, l’imam et le rabbin” (“Brethren Souls: The Cardinal, The Imam and The Rabbi”), which will be shown in Christian schools throughout the Quebec City region.
Source: Présence
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Guard it with your life: Judeo-Persian music
Learn the fascinating story of how Jewish musicians preserved — and are now saving — Persian music.
Source: Tablet
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Source: World Jewish Congress
Please help Holocaust survivor Toby Levy share her story – and the story of millions of other victims. Join the #WeRemember campaign for International Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 27). Take your photo holding your own We Remember sign, and post it to social media with #WeRemember or email it to [email protected].
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