Quebec promoter nixes performances by anti-Semitic comic Dieudonne

Published on May 14, 2012

A series of performances in Montreal by the French comedian Dieudonne M'Bala M'Bala, whose act has included anti-Semitic references, has been canceled.

Jewish group rips Canadian party’s questioning of ritual slaughter

Published on March 19, 2012

Canada's Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs accused a Quebec legislator of raising "a false issue" when he questioned ritual slaughter practices in the province.

Quebec parents challenge ban on day care religious instruction

Published on June 3, 2011

Jewish and Catholic parents in Quebec have gone to court to challenge a government ban on religious instruction in government-subsidized day care programs. In a legal challenge filed Tuesday, the parents say that the province's policy violates their rights to freedom of religion guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Quebec’s Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Quebec grocery store removes, puts back Star of David

Published on April 7, 2011

A grocery store in southwestern Quebec returned a Star of David over a display of Passover products after removing it following a customer's complaint. The Metro grocery store in Westmount was ordered Sunday by the chain's head office to remove the Star of David over the Passover display after a customer complained that it was religious propaganda. But it put back the star Tuesday after about a dozen phone calls from angry local customers, according to the Montreal Gazette.

Quebec Orthodox Jews fight bill banning Muslim veils

Published on October 21, 2010

Quebec's Orthodox Jewish community is fighting a bill that would ban women from wearing a Muslim face veil when receiving government services.

More Jewish teens attacked in Paris, Adelson gives $30 million to Birthright

Published on September 11, 2008

Three Jewish teenagers were attacked in the same Paris district where another Jewish teen was beaten severely in June.

The latest pledge consists of a $20 million contribution for 2009 and $10 million for 2010, said Michael Bohnen, president of the Adelson Foundation, in a news release Tuesday announcing the gift.

World Briefs

By JTA Staff
Published on February 13, 2003

World Briefs