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Source: Federation CJA
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Federation CJA and the Montreal Jewish Community virtually remember Israel's fallen
In commemoration of Yom HaZikaron, during the virtual ceremony, Federation CJA's CEO Yair Szlak said, "Today, we remember and never forget the lives of men and women, young children, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters who gave their lives in the ultimate sacrifice so that we, as a Jewish people, can call Israel our home and our State for eternity. Today, we commemorate heroes and we thank them for sacrificing their lives so we can live in peace."
Sources: Federation CJA
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Montreal Israel Day Rally: Video Celebration for Israel's 73rd Birthday
Watch a video of Montreal's Israel Day Rally celebrating the founding of Israel, including celebrity performances from around the world.
Sources: Israel Rally Montreal, The Suburban
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Yom Ha'atzmaut message from Justin Trudeau to Canada and Montreal's Jewish Community
Even though we can't be together in person to celebrate in the streets of downtown, we stand united in celebration of Israel, our homeland!
Source: Federation CJA
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NDP resolution highlights an ongoing toxic obsession with Israel
This week, at the 2021 Federal New Democratic Party Convention, delegates voted in favour of resolution "04-10-20 Justice and Peace in Israel-Palestine," a one-sided resolution targeting Canada-Israel trade relations.
Source: CIJA
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Independence Day: The technologies making Israel proud in 2021
A new Israeli rapid COVID test, artificial corneas, animated ancestors, drones, desalination and more!
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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16th edition of the Montreal Israeli Film Festival
Montreal's 16th annual Israeli Film Festival, a production of Communauté Sépharade Unifiée du Quebec, is taking place online from May 2-12. This year's festival offers a selection of 20 films, including a variety of feature films, documentaries, short films, and classics.
Source: FCIM, CSUQ
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A bagel? Yoh bitteh! Language app Duolingo launches Yiddish program
Duolingo worked with a number of creators for several years to create the program that contains thousands of words, sentences, and exercises.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
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You're going to start seeing this classic Jewish cookie everywhere
Modern mandel bread is nothing like your bubbe's.
Source: The Nosher
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Source: Federation CJA, BJEC
Mazel Tov! Chidon Hatanach – Montreal Herzliah High School student Yanek Widman places 6th in the world
Yesterday, in Israel, Yanek Widman, a student at Montreal's Herzliah High School, finished 6th in the world in the annual World Bible Contest (Chidon Hatanach l'Olami). Only the top 16 students in the world compete in the final round!
The preparation and organization of the Annual Regional and National Bible Contests are among the many special projects that Federation CJA's Bronfman Jewish Education Centre (BJEC) continues to provide for students in our day school system for the past 25 years.
Kol HaKavod!
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