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Apr 26, 2022, 11:25 PM

Join me in celebrating Shabbat T’kumah

Author's Shabbat Tkumah Table

I recently listened to Bari Weiss interview Matti Friedman about his new book Who By Fire. In it, Friedman details elements of the Yom Kippur War through the lens of a decision by Canadian singer-poet Leonard Cohen to, seemingly...

Nov 30, 2021, 5:07 PM

Old vs New, Arab vs Jew, in the UAE

The United Arab Emirates is a country of dichotomies. Old versus new, traditional versus modern, and rich versus poor are the contrasts that stand out on arrival. There are visual distinctions in the architecture, as you see short mud-brick buildings...

Jun 2, 2021, 1:38 AM

Pogroms: 1941, 2001, 2021

The word pogrom is from the Russian, “to destroy, to wreak havoc, to demolish violently”, and it is forever tied to antisemitism. It is a violent attack or assault on Jews. The word ‘pogrom’ elicits a visceral reaction, and paints...

May 12, 2021, 4:33 AM

To Diaspora Jews: This is a Test

Israel is under attack. In the last 24 hours or so, Israel has experienced a rocket attack unlike any other in its history. Upwards of 500 rockets have been launched into Central Israel, sending Israelis not only in those towns...

Mar 28, 2021, 3:11 AM

Is Freedom Inevitable?

Though the high holidays are traditionally meant to be the time for introspection, I have always connected more with Passover as a period of reflection. Whether it is the Passover story that helps me find more tangible lessons or...

Nov 22, 2016, 7:55 PM

One Day in Basel

At first glance, Basel is just another quiet, Germanic city straddling the Rhine River. Crossing the border from France and driving in, there is nothing particularly eye-catching, nor are there are noticeable landmarks that catch your eye. However, knowing that...

Sep 28, 2016, 8:39 PM

Don’t Squander Peres’ Legacy

I woke up deeply saddened this morning to the news that Shimon Peres had passed away at the age of 93. He was a personal hero of mine and an absolute giant in the Israeli and Jewish worlds. I believe...

Jul 2, 2015, 8:27 PM

Some thoughts about flotillas

It has always been abundantly clear that for the Arab nations in the Middle East and most activists who purport to be pro-Palestinian, the true impetus for their activism comes from their anti-Israel inclinations. In the past I have argued...

Apr 21, 2015, 6:16 PM

My generation needs a push

In June 2014 I traveled to Israel from my home in Toronto to attend a leadership initiative in Israel hosted by Keren Hayesod. Keren Hayesod is the fundraising arm of the State of Israel. As it was explained to...

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Adam Hummel is a lawyer specializing in immigration and estates law in Toronto, Canada. He is an active member of Toronto's Jewish community, and a member of the Jewish Diplomatic Corps of the World Jewish Congress.

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