An estimated 2,000 people attended a rally in Toronto to support continued Israeli control over a united Jerusalem. The keynote speaker at the event, Israeli legislator Natan Sharansky, said it was unthinkable that any Israeli government would consider surrendering sovereignty over any part of Jerusalem. The No. 2 executive at the United Jewish Communities left her post Wednesday, 13 months after coming on board as the federation umbrella group’s chief operating officer. After weeks of protracted negotiations over the details of her departure, UJC announced officially that Louise Stoll would maintain a “consulting relationship” with the organization.
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