by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 20, 2013 | Local
Dr. Chatterley will be teaching a new course for the Canadian Institute for the Study of Antisemitism this fall entitled Introduction to the History of Antisemitism. Composed of nine classes, the course will run every Sunday for two months (excluding Thanksgiving) and...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 20, 2013 | Local
Gail Asper, CJA Campaign Chair, says this year the CJA aims to raise $ 5.8 million, which is 200,000 more that was raised last year than last year’s target. "We’ve already secured early gifts with some nice increases,” says Asper who notes that...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 20, 2013 | Local
When Dr. Mehmet Oz, the renowned daytime television personality, came to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach’s Shabbat table, he was surprised at all the sugary food. “Shmuley, how can you do this to your children?” Shmuley pleaded innocent. “My wife...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 20, 2013 | Local
The Editor received th efollowing email Sunday Aug 18, 2013: It is with a great sense of loss, but also with gratitude for his service, that I announce that Rabbi Larry Pinsker will be leaving the New Shul effective this High Holiday season, in order to accept...
by Cindy Leszczynski | Aug 19, 2013 | Local
B'nai Brith Canada received reports of multiple Swastikas being spray painted in and around the Saint Boniface area of Winnipeg. According to the B'nai Brith offices in Winnipeg, the swastikas were found on Tache street, Goulet Street and in an...