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- Controversial Issues (9)
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- General (2)
- In The Media (5)
- Our Way of Life (8)
Our Way of Life
Some the why’s and the what’s of Outremont’s Hassidim’s way of life.
When Is a By-law Not My Law? When the Borough of Outremont Makes it So
A repeated refrain can be heard in the borough of Outremont, especially out of the mouths of our elected officials. “The Hassidim do not ...
Outremont Councillor Stokes Fires against Hassidic Jewish Community
Every year, in preparation for the holiday of Passover, religious Jews rid their homes of leavened products. The last bits of bread are ritualistically burned in a symbolic gesture of cleansing. ...
Yes Madame Mayor we know what it means to be “a good citizen”
An open letter to Outremont’s Mayor Marie Cinq-Mars. Dear Mayor Cinq-Mars, At a recent borough council meeting (March 4, 2013), you suggested we reflect on what ...
Passover in Outremont & The “Burning” Issue
What is Passover? Passover (Pesach in Hebrew) also known as the “holiday of freedom,” commemorates the Jewish Exodus from Egypt (1313 BCE) following 210 years of slavery. The name “Passover” is derived from ...
A francophone Hasidic Jewish family prepares for Purim – on Radio Canada
Meet a francophone Hasidic Jewish family as they prepare for the holiday of Purim. By Hugo Lavoie on the Radio Canada – “Désautels” program >>.
A Friendly Message to Our Neighbours Concerning the Purim Festival
The following message was delivered to the doors of our neighbours in Outremont and Mile End (see pdf) A Friendly Message to Our Neighbours Although we try our best ...
Hassidim from Outremont Bring Joy to Seniors at Manoir Outremont
This past Monday, Dec 17, a group of Outremont Hassidim presented a mini concert at the Manoir Outremont seniors residents home. This group of young talented hassidic men, selflessly ...