by Cindy Leszczynski | Jun 26, 2012 | Local
At the annual American Jewish Press Association (AJPA) Conference, held last week in Philadelphia, a newsworthy session was held with Chemi Shalev, the newly appointed US correspondent for the English language edition of HaAretz. Working with foreign...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jun 26, 2012 | Local
Reliable sources, including Dr. Earl Hershfield, President of Herzlia Adas Yeshurun, have confirmed to the Winnipeg Jewish Review that Herzlia synagogue’s congregation has voted to proceed with discussions with the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg regarding the...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jun 26, 2012 | Local
The "Blessing Angel" fountain in Winkler’s Bethel Heritage Park seems to bestow favor as the "Sarah Sommer Chai Folk Ensemble" poses beneath her wings after a sumptuous Mennonite and Israeli picnic this past Sunday afternoon. The picnic feast...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jun 25, 2012 | Local
This year’s Jewish athlete of the year is Brendan Leipsic, an 18-year-old hockey player with the Portland Winterhawks of the Western Hockey League, This was was announced at the 40th Annual "Y" Sports Dinner, held Tuesday, June 19th, at the...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Jun 25, 2012 | Local
[The following is a letter sent to Gray Academy parents earlier this month]: Dear Gray Academy families, Owing to our strong reputation for excellence, a growing Jewish Community, and our 97% student retention rate, we have been forced to place...