Meeting the Challenge: Toronto
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Tackling Israel’s Toughest Issues
Tackling Israel's Toughest Issues Young Activist Perspectives on Equality and Democracy Monday, February 4th @ 7:30 pm Harvest Kitchen, 124 Harbord Street As illiberal and populist trends take hold in Israel and around the world, what does Israel look like through the eyes of young and progressive Jewish activists? Meet Enbal, Racheli, Jacob, and Sterling -- four young activists who […]
Oslo Meet-and-Greet
New Israel Fund of Canada and Canadian Friends of Peace Now, in cooperation with studio 180 productions OSLO By J.T. ROGERS Directed by JOEL Greenberg February 9 to March 3 CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge Street About the play: 2017 TONY® AWARD-WINNING BEST PLAY English-language Canadian premiere In 1993, in front of the world’s press, the […]
NIFC Day in Jerusalem
NIF Headquarters in Jerusalem 9 Yad Harutzim, Jerusalem, IsraelJoin us in Israel for a one-day event with the leaders of NIFC-funded projects, open to supporters and leaders. Held at the international headquarters of the New Israel Fund in the Baka neighborhood of Jerusalem, this opportunity is a unique chance to join our leadership and meet some of the Israelis leading our 2019 projects. This […]
Noa and Mira Awad (Community Event)
Koerner Hall 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, CanadaPartners in creating the song “There Must be Another Way,” these two astonishing singers from the Middle East share the stage and “show a situation that we believe is possible.” At this double-bill concert, superstar singer-songwriter Noa will perform her heartfelt songs with longtime collaborator Gil Dor, award-winning singer-actor Mira Awad will perform with her […]
?רופאים לזכויות אדם והזכות לבריאות בישראל ובשטחים :מותרות או חובה מוסרית
Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building, Room 1004, York University 88 The Pond Road, North York, Ontario, Canadaהבחירות המתקרבות בישראל העלו נושא בלתי צפוי לוויכוח ציבורי: המשבר בו נמצאת הרפואה בישראל. בעוד האלימות בעזה גואה, אזרחים משני צדי הגבול מוצאים עצמם פוחדים מהלחימה, ומגישה מוגבלת לשירותי בריאות לאחריה החזון שלאורו הוקמה ישראל כלל שוויון לכל, לרבות נגישות שוויונית לשירותי רפואה. 3,500 חברי ומתנדבי רופאים לזכויות אדם - ישראל, מקדמים חזון זה בפעילותם […]
To Save a Life: Medical Ethics in a Jewish State
SUNDAY MARCH 24, 2019 Presented by the New Israel Fund of Canada hosted by Holy Blossom Temple and co-sponsored by Rozana Project Canada Philip Smith Foyer (Lower Level), Holy Blossom, 1950 Bathurst Street As elections loom in Israel, an unexpected issue has thrust itself into public debate: the crisis facing the Israeli health system. And […]
Public Health in Israel and Canada: A Comparative Case Study
Health Sciences Building, University of Toronto 155 College Street, Room 108, Toronto, ON, CanadaCo-sponsored by New Israel Fund of Canada and Canada International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO) Canada and Israel both have healthcare systems that are amongst the highest ranking in the developed world. These are countries where socialized healthcare is well institutionalized. However, there is an ongoing struggle to ensuring that marginalized communities receive equal access to […]
Toronto Jewish Film Society: Between Worlds
Presented by the Toronto Jewish Film Society A Co-Presentation with NIFCAN, City Shul, UJA Emerging Communities, MNJCC Israeli Connection, Prosserman JCC, Schwartz/Reisman centre, and Consulate General of Israel in Toronto. Israel, 2016, Maya Hatav, director, 90 minutes Two women from different worlds meet in a hospital, moments after a terror attack in Jerusalem. While waiting […]
Unpacking the Israeli Election NEW GEN Shabbat Dinner
Bloor and Ossingtoninternational news is still buzzing from the outcome of the Israeli elections. We, as Jews in the Diaspora, feel the ripple effects of decision-making in Israel. And from such a distance, it can be hard to comprehend everything -- the growing divide between the political right and left in Israel, Trump's recent recognition of the […]
Toronto Jewish Film Festival: King Bibi
Empress Walk 5095 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaKing Bibi: The Life and Performances of Benjamin Netanyahu. Listed by The Washington Post as one of six great international films to anticipate. Using footage from countless TV appearances, Dan Shadur (Before the Revolution) meticulously charts Benjamin Netanyahu’s evolution from an awkward Israeli spokesperson in Washington to a polished, media-savvy individual with a politician’s instinct for garnering public support. […]
Israel Story: The Wall
The Wall: A Look At The Barriers That Separate Us, And Those That Bring Us Together Everywhere we turn these days it seems "the wall" is staring back at us. Its power is magical - it both protects and alienates; keeps people in and out; and can - we have all seen - even bring […]