Playwright with Ottawa roots showcases 1st piece at NAC

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jews throughout North America are increasingly worried by rising antisemitism. The latest figures from both B’nai B’rith and the Anti-Defamation League reflect a shocking rise in antisemitic incidents, with the ADL audit showing a whopping 900 per cent rise over the past decade. Canada saw an all-time high of hatred against Jews, with 6,219 incidents in 2024, according to B’nai B’rith. Meanwhile, campuses like McGill, University of Toronto, Columbia, and others have become flashpoints for anti-Israel protests in the wake of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel...