In Claiming Jews Need to Atone for Israel’s Actions, a Canadian Politician Puts a Target on Their Backs
Avi Lewis’s Yom Kippur.
September 23, 2026
Avi Lewis’s Yom Kippur.
On Sunday evening, Avi Lewis, the leader of Canada’s left-wing New Democratic Party, posted on social media about the importance of Yom Kippur as a day of atonement and contrition. He concluded his post by declaring, “This year I’m reflecting on the fact that we failed to do our part to stop an ongoing genocide committed in our name.” Robyn Urback comments:
Avi Lewis’s Yom Kippur.
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Subscribe NowOn Sunday evening, Avi Lewis, the leader of Canada’s left-wing New Democratic Party, posted on social media about the importance of Yom Kippur as a day of atonement and contrition. He concluded his post by declaring, “This year I’m reflecting on the fact that we failed to do our part to stop an ongoing genocide committed in our name.” Robyn Urback comments:
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