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The Blanche report: Weiner, water and double dipping (Opinion)

Posted on May 24, 2013 in Blanche, Opinion | No comments

We have seen pictures of the utter and total devastation in Oklahoma. It is simply incredible how, in fifteen minutes, everything one owns is obliterated. What we also found unbelievable is that tornado shelters are not mandatory – not in homes, buildings or schools. There are also very few basements there as the soil is too soft to dig deeply. So Continue Reading...

Divrei Torah of the week: Parshas Behaaloscha

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Divrei Torah | No comments

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Here’s a selection of Divrei Torah for your Shabbos table in written and video form, with a small sample of each one so you can choose the one that appeals to you most, courtesy of Bill613.com. Rabbi Yissocher Frand: What makes you sad? What makes you happy? There is a theme that emerges from Parshas BeHaloscha that at first glance Continue Reading...

Alert: Water Advisory to Montreal LIFTED

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Alerts, Montreal | No comments

After a day and a half of using bottled water only for drinking and food prep, Montreal’s mayor, Michael Appelbaum has declared the water bacteria free and safe for drinking. Montreal residents are happy to go back to normal after griping about the water situation for the last 24 hours. Especially the Jewish community who have Shabbos to prepare for Continue Reading...

Mazel Tov Goldbergs! New engagement!

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Mazel Tovs | No comments

Mazel Tov to Chaim Yosef Goldberg on his engagement to Nechama Schreiber of Lakewood, New Jersey!...

Photo of the day: “Was $1.27″

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Photos | No comments

Bill613 reader Malky S sent in this great photo depciting the results of the Montreal boil water alert as Maxi & Cie jacked up the prices on their water. Best part of the photo is how they claim the price is “Unbeatable. Period.” yet a better price is crossed off right there next to it....

Opinion: “Unacceptable!” Writes Patrick Lagace regarding reasonable accommodation

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Montreal, Opinion | 2 comments

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Recently, the Parti Quebecois announced that their plan on introducing a charter to enshrine “Quebec values.” This followed an extensive poll in which 69% of Quebeckers (in an online poll) said that they think religious accommodations hinder public services. The poll and charter were pushed by Minister Bernard Drainville, who started the controversy by calling the easing of alternate side Continue Reading...

Miracle at the Rabbinat: at least 8 cars rammed as children arrive to Kan Tzipor garderie

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Accidents, Montreal, News | 3 comments

At the end of a long shift, a nurse fell asleep at the wheel and sent pedestrians running in all directions as he crashed into 8 cars in front of the headquarters of the Grand Rabbinat du Quebec and the Kan Tzipor garderie at Victoria and Bourret. “It happened at little after 8:00 in the morning,” said Cynthia Altit, secretary Continue Reading...

Quebec author Eric Noel has students write a play with anti-Semitic undertones in France

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Anti-Semitism, World | One comment

According to an article in Le Figaro, Quebec author Eric Noel of Oxford Analytica led a writing workshop in the University of La Rochelle (a town near Nantes, France) for students who then wrote a humorous play titled “the role of your children in the global economic recovery.” The play depicts an international corporation called Goldberg and Co. which focuses on newborns. Continue Reading...

Family from the Lev Tahor extremists caught trying to flee Israel to Ste Agathe

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Canada, Israel, News | 8 comments

This past Thursday, Jordanian authorities sent a Chassidic Jewish family from the Lev Tahor extremists back to Israel after they were caught trying to enter Jordan in order to circumvent a court order forbidding them to leave the country. They were planning on traveling to Montreal to join the Lev Tahor settlement in Ste Agathe. The family consisted of six Continue Reading...

An astronaut and a Torah scroll honoured by the Kollel Torah Mitzion (photos)

Posted on May 23, 2013 in Cote St Luc, Events, Montreal, News | 3 comments

“The Rabbi of Amsterdam was with me in the (concentration) camp. He said to me, promise that you will tell the world the story of what happened here,” says Joachim ‘Yaya’ Joseph in the film A Mission of Hope, “he pressed the Torah into my hands and I looked at him and said, ok. I promise.” Ten years ago Israeli Continue Reading...

Woman falls between two Metro cars, pulled to safety in Plamondon Metro

Posted on May 22, 2013 in Lubavitch, Montreal, News | One comment

If you were wondering why there were so many sirens in the Lubavitch area this afternoon they were rushing to the Plamondon metro station where an old lady had fallen between two Metro cars. “I was shopping in IGA,” said Yisroel, a Lubavitch Yungerman, “when I noticed a bunch of ambulances and police cars pull in.” Paramedics and police were Continue Reading...

New App Revolutionizes Mezuzah Placement

Posted on May 22, 2013 in Fun, News, World | 2 comments

A new Mezuzah app has just been added to the iPhone and Android app stores. Created by the same developers who brought you the Tefillin Guide which was in several top 100 lists, this app is expected to draw similarly impressive positions in the Top 100 lists. “The Mezuzah Guide” contains everything you need to help you put up a Continue Reading...

Drinking Water Advisory in Montreal

Posted on May 22, 2013 in Montreal, News | 5 comments

Residents of the greater Montreal area are advised by the city of Montreal to refrain from drinking tap water for at least 24 hours from now. This includes using the water for washing and preparing food and for making ice cubes. Boiled water is ok as long it was boiled for at least 60 seconds. Tap water can be used Continue Reading...

Bernard Drainville calls Christmas and Easter “Civic Holidays”

Posted on May 22, 2013 in Montreal, News | 2 comments

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Yesterday, the Minister who called parking allowances over Shavuos “unreasonable accommodations” and called Halachic laws “superstitions,” asking “what century do we live in?” was on Radio Canada, telling them that he’s “not going to touch” the issue of historical patrimony, including the crucifix on Mont Royal. Bernard Drainville doesn’t find it hypocritical to be making exceptions for Christian holidays while Continue Reading...

The Blanche Report: Drainville, Duffy and the Jewel Heist (Opinion)

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Blanche, Canada, Opinion | One comment

Princess pauline and her lovely group of ministers seem to be sitting pretty in Quebec. As we said on Sunday, Mr. Bernard Drainville will not apologize for his anti-semitic remarks and actions recently. In case you don’t think it’s such a big deal that he won’t take a step back, read this: …Mr. Dutrizac then mocked the fact that observant Jews Continue Reading...

Chef Shaul’s weekly recipe: Salmon En Croute Florentine Style with Mushroom Sauce

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Recipes | No comments

Every week, we will B’Ezras Hashem be posting one recipe from Chef Shaul Silverstein, a private chef living in New York City. Today’s recipe is Salmon En Croute Florentine Style with Mushroom Sauce . This recipe is greek in origin, and is unique as it mixes sweet and savory. Contrary to the method in this recipe, it is usually layered in Continue Reading...

Kiddush Hashem: mayor of Montreal takes a week off to sit Shiva for his brother

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Kiddush Hashem, Montreal, News | 2 comments

Baruch Dayan Emes. Howard Applebaum, brother of the current mayor of Montreal was Niftar on Monday. This morning, mayor Michael Applebaum cancelled all public activities for the full week of Shiva, which he and his family want to observe in private. “It’s a huge Kiddush Hashem,” said political analyst David Lapkovsky, “most Jews in his position wouldn’t take the full Continue Reading...

Mazel Tov Gniwisch’s! New baby girl!

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Mazel Tovs | No comments

Mazel Tov to Mendy and Devora Leah Gniwisch on the birth of a baby girl!!...

Gas price increase alert (again)

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Alerts | No comments

According to Essence Montreal, a company that keeps track of gas prices, while the average cost of gas is 131.4 per litre, several gas stations have started churning out prices as high as 144.4 per litre. Not all stations have caught on the rising prices, so if you spot a gas station at the lower price, fill up your tank. Because Continue Reading...

Spring/Summer Wedding Lectures Series Starting TONIGHT!

Posted on May 21, 2013 in Alerts, Cote St Luc, Events | 2 comments

New series of classes from The Jewish Institute of Brides and Grooms beginning tonight! The spring/summer session will include the following classes: TODAY! Tuesday May 21st, at 8:00 PM “Making your marriage work” “Soul mates-The Kabbalah of marriage” Next Tuesday, May 28th, at 8:00 “Nurturing the lasting love” Tuesday, June 4th, at 8:00 “The Power of Commitment” Continue Reading...