Israel and Saint John

Saint John: As many as 250 Jewish families once lived in the city, but that number has dwindled to 35 in recent years. , according to CBC. Potential immigrants visit Saint John before they move, said Hamburg. Saint John Jewish community is actively recruiting in Israel, hoping to boost its numbers. Lawyer Eital Muskal, who moved to Saint John three years ago, still runs her practice in Israel, but also works as a consultant screening the new Israeli immigrants. Twenty new families from Israel have recently arrived, however, and more are coming, said Norm Hamburg, who is part of the recruitment drive. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.