On Homes and Hearts: A British Jewish Perspective.

The article, titled "On Homes and Hearts: A British Jewish Perspective," discusses the question of whether Canada has offered the best home to Jews. The author acknowledges that Canada has provided a better home for Jews compared to countries like Nazi Germany, Tsarist Russia, and the Soviet Union. The article argues that understanding a country's treatment of Jews can provide insights into its attitudes towards other minorities. It also highlights the need to focus on Canadian Jewish histories and fill in the gaps left by the dominant focus on other countries in Jewish studies. The author reflects on the differences between the British and Canadian Jewish experiences and questions why British Jewish historians have emphasized stories of discrimination and prejudice more than tales of successful integration. The article concludes by emphasizing the importance of exploring lesser-known parts of the Jewish journey, such as the Canadian Jewish experience. [Extracted from the article]

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