Montreal

How Celine Dion helped save Montreal’s most iconic Jewish deli

As the legendary Carnegie Deli sets to close, a feel-good tale about the renowned singer buying into Schwartz's, an eatery known for its smoked meat.

$11 million endowment gifted to Montreal Jewish high school

The gift, from real-estate magnate Sylvan Adams, was described as the largest-ever private endowment to a Montreal community institution.

Hasidic Jews in Montreal threaten lawsuit over ban on new places of worship

Supporters of the bylaw, upheld in a referendum on Sunday, claim it is aimed at promoting business, but Hasidic Jews believe they are the real target.

Global

Leonard Cohen buried in Montreal before announcement of his death

Culture

Moving to Canada? What Jews need to know

First Person

In Jerusalem, a chance encounter with my deceased mother

Global

Canadian Jewish groups protest confab that gives platform to BDS

Global

Manuel Batshaw, ‘architect of Montreal’s Jewish community,’ dies at 101

Global

Montreal Hasidic leaders call gov’t yeshiva lockdown ‘terrorism’

Global

Anti-Semitic comedian Dieudonne performs for Montreal fans via video link

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