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Opinion
'We are all responsible' for fight against antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism: Winnipeg rabbi
In light of incidents like the hostage-taking last month at a Texas synagogue and racist and antisemitic symbols seen during recent protests in Canada, Winnipeg Rabbi Kliel Rose says everyone is responsible for the fight against antisemitism, Islamophobia and racism.
First Person
There is no room for acts of hate in our society, rabbi says after Muslim family run down in London, Ont.
Acts of hate serve as a direct affront to God, to values which are held dearly by the overwhelming majority of Canadians, writes Rabbi Kliel Rose, who can relate in some way to the fear and the panic felt by someone whose religious identity is easily noticed.
Opinion
Pandemic reminds us to honour life, protect each other, Winnipeg rabbi says ahead of High Holidays
Rabbi Kliel Rose offers advice for those who struggle with challenges of 2020. In preparation for the High Holidays, synagogues want to serve as a beacon of hope and a source of comfort, he says.
Opinion
Remembering the Holocaust, and a beloved Winnipeg rabbi, in a time of pandemic
Last week, Jews around the world observed Yom Hashoah v’Hagvura (the Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust). There was an additional degree of sorrow for Winnipeg's Jewish community, says Rabbi Kliel Rose, with the passing of much-loved Rabbi Peretz Weizman.
Opinion
Honouring both celebration of Passover and pain of pandemic
How to honour the joy of the seventh day of Passover during a pandemic, where many of us — Jews and others alike — might be feeling a sense of gratitude, rejoicing at the fact that COVID-19 has not affected us or our loved ones. But others are not as fortunate.