Author: Judy Haiven
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When is a Survey not a Survey?
It’s only been a week since the survey by the so-called Jewish Medical Association of Ontario (JMAO) was released. But when is a survey not a survey? When it is … Keep reading »
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Israel’s Sick Sense of Humour
With all the talk about a ceasefire in Lebanon, the following news about AI (artificial intelligence) may have got lost. The Israelis and their supporters like to laugh about the … Keep reading »
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Silencing 101: Art College Bans Palestine Teach-in
In 1887, the Victoria School of Art and Design in Halifax, NS, was the first art school established in the British Empire. Today, it is known as the Nova Scotia … Keep reading »
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Scholasticide at Every Level
The beginning of a new school year. By Wednesday, everything will be open, every classroom on campus, every elementary and high school, every recreation facility, every gym, every nursery school … Keep reading »
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The New Chutzpah: Canceling Palestinian Solidarity in Canada
Many of you know that the Yiddish word chutzpah means extreme self-confidence or audacity. It is defined here: a young man murders his parents then throws himself on the mercy … Keep reading »
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Is There Dissent in Israel?
It’s often said that a large percentage of Israeli Jews oppose the war – not true! Keep reading »
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Israel: State of Denial
The lies. The packs of lies – deliberate, filthy, and deadly. And they keep going. As if the world owes Israel and its “most moral army in the world” something … Keep reading »
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The Budget and the Canadian Housing Market: Another Ruined Dinner Party
Chrystia Freeland put on her best smile to introduce two new bonbons she hopes will sweeten the lives of Canada’s first-time home buyers. On 11 April, Canada’s deputy prime minister … Keep reading »
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Instead of ‘Civil Discourse’ We Have Civil Terror
Last week, the CBC ran an interview on its flagship program, The Current, with Randy Boyagoda, a professor at the University of Toronto (U of T). Dr Boyagoda is neither … Keep reading »
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Israel Killed 12,300 kids in Gaza but Canada’s Media Continues to Protect Israel
Drum roll, please. Today, I want to salute Canada’s media. It is largely because of you, and your coverage of Israel’s war on Gaza, that the latest poll reveals approximately … Keep reading »
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Gaza Protests in Toronto: Marching Orders for the Police?
Since when did the Toronto Police take their marching orders from a single ethno-religious group while ignoring others? Since about a week ago, it turns out. How did we go … Keep reading »
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From Gaza: The Diary of “Aisha Hussein”
Aisha Hussein is not a real person; she is a composite. To underscore the dire situation in the midst of the destruction and bombing of Gaza, the occupation, sense of … Keep reading »