Lorne Opler
By Lorne Opler
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Opinion Anti-Israel Gay Group Stirs Toronto Controversy
They’re back! And just in time for Toronto’s Gay Pride parade on Sunday, June 30. Who’s back? None other than Canada’s most high profile anti-Zionist gay organization — Queers Against Israeli Apartheid (QuAIA). Formed by Toronto LGBT activists on the platform that Israel exists as an apartheid state and oppresses Palestinians — including LGBT Palestinians…
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News Jewish Soldier Reflects on Veterans’ Day
It was his beret that caught my attention — not much different from the one other veterans wear, but his had a Star of David sewn on the front. Heading into Toronto’s subway system last Veteran’s Day, I saw him in the corner of the concourse level. I made a quick about face at the…
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