by Cindy Leszczynski | Jul 12, 2011 | Local
Over the years, Winnipeg’s Jewish community has become known for many things, such as its all-embracing warmth, the philanthropic generosity of its members and the sweet, calorie-filled goodness of its baking. But until the recent waves of Russian and...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jul 11, 2011 | Torah Tidbits
“Pinchas, the son of Elazar, the son of Aharon HaKohain, appeased My anger against the Bnai Yisroel by taking My revenge amidst them, and so I didn’t have to destroy them with My vengeance.” — Bamidbar 25:11 Pinchas was granted a Bris...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jul 11, 2011 | Local
[A longer version of this article will be published in the Jerusalem Post] In the history of modern antisemitism, many claim that there is a complete distinction between anti-Jewish sentiment and anti-Israel sentiment. Some believe that the two are inextricably...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jul 10, 2011 | Israel
While everyone in Washington was concentrating on the debt crisis this week, the Obama administration attempted to slip through a questionable arms deal that requires serious scrutiny. Though it got little attention, the Defense Department officially notified Congress...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jul 10, 2011 | Local
As they attempt to set sail for Gaza, here is the shocking true story – so far – of the furtive, captain-less ship Tahrir. The world media have been fascinated by the misadventures of this year’s "Freedom Flotilla,"...
