by Cindy Leszczynski | Nov 15, 2010 | Local
Did you know that the scientist who first discovered THC, the main active substance in cannabis, is a Hebrew University professor? In 1964, Prof. Raphael Mechoulam and colleagues identified and later synthesized the primary psychoactive compound in...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Nov 15, 2010 | Local
Over 50 Jewish young professionals, ages 22-35 , who are part of the young adult leadership division of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg attended a special Friday evening event, “Fall into Shabbat” held at The Whyte Ridge Community Centre...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Nov 14, 2010 | Local
Neil Lazarus, an internationally acclaimed expert in the field of Middle East, Israel advocacy and effective communication training, spoke to a full-house at the Kristallnacht commemoration organized by the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg on...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Nov 11, 2010 | Local
Today is November 11, 2010 – Remembrance Day – a day to commemorate those who died in World War I and World War II. I don’t know the names of any fallen soldiers or civilians from WWI or WWII. I don’t know the names of any of the 6 million Jews...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Nov 10, 2010 | Local
About 175 – 200 people, of all ages attended Shaarey Zedek Synagogue’s Friday Evening General Monash Rememberance Service on November 5, 2010 honouring those who served in the Canadian Forces in World War II including the more than 17,000 Jews. The special...
