Beth Tzedec Congregation

Mark Carney chose Holy Blossom Temple – one of Toronto’s great historic synagogues – to deliver what may be the most direct and morally serious address on antisemitism ever given by a sitting Canadian prime minister. For that, he deserves genuine credit, and genuine engagement.

He was unequivocal. He said Canada’s civic compact is failing Jewish Canadians, who have been “particularly and brutally targeted.” He recognized that when this covenant fails one community, it fails us all. He announced a new Ministerial Advisory Council, committed to a four-pronged approach, and he called on every Canadian to stand up and speak out. He understood, and said plainly, that the hate targeting Jews is not equivalent to the hate directed at others.

All of this is welcome and necessary. And I believe the Prime Minister is sincere.

But there were two elephants in the room, almost completely unmentioned – and they will ultimately undermine everything else he said.

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A Jewish Mindfulness Canoe Trip in Algonquin Park
Wednesday, July 1, to Sunday, July 5

Co-led by Aviva Chernick, Director of Beth Tzedec’s Centre from Spiritual Well-Being, Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appel from the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, and wilderness guide Alexander Savatti from Tripshed, this expedition invites participants to explore the deep connections between Jewish practice and the land.

This trip is limited to 14 participants. Cost: $1,800 - subsidies available.

Register at the link in our bio 🔗👆 or at bit.ly/mayim-july1

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Shirel & Yacov led a trip to yesterday's Jay game, bringing our own Maimonides Moot Court champions, Shabbat staff, and ShinShinim.