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Travel Passport: 7 Trips for the Price of 5!

Join the Cummings Centre for a virtual experience, all from the comfort of your own home, in which you can travel to 7 unique and exciting destinations for the price of 5! View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/2729 Click here to join the livestream. https://cummingscentre.org/events-detail/?event_id=18054

Prayer in Public: Muslim, Jewish, and Civic Leaders Respond

**What stance should religious minorities take when it comes to the role of religion, ritual, and prayer in the American public square? Is it preferable to accommodate religion, even if it hews to the majority Christian culture? Alternatively, is it better to advocate for a neutral and even godless public...

“What to make of the new Israeli Government” – Talk with Dr. Csaba Nikolenyi

Please join the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies and the Adath Israel Synagogue on **Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM ET** for a talk with **Dr. Csaba Nikolenyi.** https://adath.shulcloud.com/event/what-to-make-of-the-new-israeli-government-with-csaba-nikolenyi.html **About the Talk:** After almost four years of incessant elections and unstable coalition governments, the November 2022 Knesset elections produced...

בדרכו של דוד | In David Hartman’s Footsteps

Shalom Hartman Institute Founder (https://www.hartman.org.il/person/rabbi-prof-david-hartman/) was a leading thinker of contemporary Judaism and an internationally renowned author. On his 10th _yahrzeit_ , we remember his many contributions to Jewish philosophy, peoplehood, and the State of Israel. Join David Hartman’s family and friends live from the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem:...

Ne’emanut: Placing Relationships at the Center

How should American Jews approach their relationship with Israel? _Ne’emanut_ is an ethical orientation proposed by Shalom Hartman Institute Scholar in Residence **Mijal Bitton** that emphasizes the importance of relationships – over and above ideologies – in shaping moral good. She argues that _Ne’emanut_ should guide the commitments of American...

What’s Happening in Israel?

Hillel Montreal 3460 Stanley, Montréal

**🤔 What specific changes are the government trying to pass?** **🤔 Why are so many Israelis protesting against these changes?** **🤔 Is Israel at risk of becoming a dictatorship?** **Time to tackle these questions 🔎** Join Nati Benami on August 2nd at 6pm at the Hillel House on an evening...

B’Yachad Fellowship Program Fall 2023

Federation CJA 5151 Chem. de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montréal

Join the third cohort of the semester-long CEGEP B’Yachad Fellowship that will equip you with the tools you need to LISTEN, LEARN, and LEAD when it comes to advocating for Israel and responding to antisemitism on campus and beyond. The fellowship, Powered by Federation CJA and run by various leaders...

Exclusive Pre-Screening of Golda

CineStarz Deluxe Cavendish 5800 Boul Cavendish, Côte Saint-Luc

Step into a world of cinematic brilliance as we present an exclusive pre- screening of Helen Mirren's latest masterpiece, _Golda_. This critically acclaimed film is a captivating portrayal of an iconic figure, and you have the chance to witness it before its official release! **Doors will open at 6:00pm** **Show...

Unmasking the Political Landscape: Insights and Perspectives on Current Affairs

5700 Av de Westbury 5700 Av de Westbury, Montréal

Join us as we welcome David Heurtel, CJAD/CTV political pundit, Counsel at Fasken, and former Quebec Environment Minister and Immigration Minister, as he discusses the current hot button political issues and shares his perspective on the inner workings of government gained from his years as an MNA and Quebec cabinet...

China, United States and Russia: The Clash of Civilizations Part 4 (Online)

These states shape our lives in a plethora of ways. At home and abroad, Democracy versus Autocracy- A new Cold War has intruded. A ferocious arms race and fear of conflict are some of its most salient consequences. The three superpowers remain eyeball to eyeball…hopefully working together in diplomacy, peace,...

ISRAEL AT WAR: A View from the Ground

Please join the Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies **Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET** for a conversation with **Dr. Avi Picard** , from Bar- Ilan University, on the current situation in Israel. View event on Jlive: https://jlive.app/events/5706 Click here to join the livestream. https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkceypqTgjH9clpt5bx0HIDp3oS0NzXw0L