Canadian Jews face growing anxiety over rising antisemitism at home and political developments in Israel. The outcome of Israel’s upcoming election could deepen divisions between Canada and Israel, within the Jewish community, and between Jews and other Canadians. Pincus explores Jewish communal safety, democratic values, support for Israel, and the responsibility to speak out against government policies while fostering Jewish identity and education.

A lifelong connection to Israel unfolds through memories of South Africa, Habonim, aliyah, kibbutz life, military service, and decades of contributing to Israeli society. The journey reflects on Jewish identity, coexistence, political division, the legacy of October 7, and the hope for an Israel rooted in mutual respect, equality, diplomacy, and peace.

Amid rising antisemitism and deepening polarization, Saks argues that lasting security depends not on isolation but on rebuilding trust through pluralism, civic engagement, and shared responsibility. Saks calls for confronting hate while strengthening democratic values, fostering dialogue, and pursuing a future in which Jewish identity, Canadian belonging, and support for peace can coexist.

A deeply personal reflection wrestles with moral anguish over war, identity, and historical memory. It questions violence committed in the name of survival, challenges political narratives, and confronts the erosion of ethical ideals. Balancing empathy for all sides, it calls for shared humanity, self-critique, and a reimagining of coexistence beyond entrenched ideologies.

A heartfelt tribute recalls a brilliant physician-scientist whose intellectual rigor, humility, and generosity shaped generations of students and colleagues. Celebrated for his teaching, mentorship, and humanity, he combined scientific excellence with deep personal warmth, leaving a lasting legacy in medicine and in the lives he touched.

Amid intensifying attacks on the meaning of Zionism, Gideon Shimoni argues that Zionism is a diverse, evolving ideology rather than a single political position. To affirm it is to recognize Jews as a people entitled to self-determination, while still allowing profound criticism of Israel’s policies, leadership, and even its current state structure.

Amid rising antisemitism, Jewish communities face a turning point, sparking a renewed focus on deep learning, cultural revival, and identity

A German-Jewish childhood in South Africa shaped by exile, identity struggles, Zionism, and a complex relationship with history and culture.

A homesick boy finds belonging through music at a Jewish camp, shaping his identity and lifelong connection to Zionism and community.