November 17, 2020, Winnipeg – We are delighted to announce the appointments of two new Co-Chairs to the Winnipeg Chapter of Canadian Associates of Ben Gurion University of the Negev (CABGU)....
There has been a great amount of literature on the internet about Jews and sports. Most of these reviews did not mention Canadian Jews, and it’s pretty obvious that the writers...
Do United Nations diplomats ever read the numerous anti-Israel resolutions put in front of them? Or do they automatically raise their hand in a five-decade automatic knee-jerk reaction?...
When you undergo a traumatic experience, especially at a young age, you remember details of that experience for the rest of your life. And so it was for so many on the day of the assassination...
With sources of revenue thinning for many businesses, owners are looking at creative and affordable ways to market themselves. Social media sites are great places for gaining exposure, as long as...
When my son was almost 8 years old, we went to a shop in Caesarea, Israel owned by an archaeologist who was also a jewelry maker. We were the only ones in the store and there were a number of Roman...
Joe Biden is Roman Catholic but he has a very Jewish extended family since all three of his children married Jewish spouses, the Jewish Chronicle reports. Hallie...
i·den·ti·ty cri·sis /i'den(t)?de ?krisis/ noun PSYCHIATRY 1. a period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure,...
Lazer Grant is excited to welcome Tracey Code to its Corporate Finance team. Tracey will be helping businesses: grow through acquisition source financing prepare succession plans divest (sell the...
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to create a partnered regional office...
Scroll down The recent normalization agreements that the UAE, Bahrain and Sudan have signed with Israel came against the backdrop of a weakened Iran. ...
Press Release Oct 28-The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre PCH Inc. Board of Directors and The Saul and Claribel Simkin Centre Foundation Board of Directors are pleased to share with you the...
On October 2, 2020, Judge Krahn of the Manitoba Provincial Court issued a Public Interest Warrant, which was endorsed, for Oxana, Maxim and Alexander Berent. The Berents were due to...
If pandemic stress has you downing another six-pack of Schlitz while watching “Saving Ryan’s Privates” as your husband finishes off his third pint of chocolate fudge brownie ice...
Becoming a change agent who inspires a new dialogue [Editor's note: The article below is being reprinted with permission. It was first published in the Fall 2020 edition of UM Today The...
This year, many of our priorities have shifted - for property managers, they are more concerned about the cleanliness of their buildings than ever before. COVID-19 has made us hyper-conscious of the...
Marty Morantz, Conservative MP for Winnipeg's Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia-Headingly riding is part of a newly formed Inter-Parliamentary Task Force to Combat Online Antisemitism,...
Cancer specialist Dr. Brent Schacter has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in the field of biobanking and he has been inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of...
It took about two seconds for me to break my left foot’s, fifth metatarsal, on that fateful day this past July 12. I was looking forward to my visit with friends in Gimli....
(Dr. Medoff is founding director of The David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies and author of more than 20 books about Jewish history and the Holocaust. This essay is based on his most...
Imagine Van Gogh at the RBC Convention Centre September 24 - November 30, 2020 tickets: www.imagine-vangogh.ca "It's like swimming" my daughter and I said...
It’s not easy to find a contractor. You want to find one who’s affordable, reliable, and up for the task. There are countless horror stories about what happens when you hire the wrong...
There is an interesting article on the fascinating history of the Kal Nidre prayer written in the Times of Israel by Rabbi Dr. Nathan Lopez...
Ab Freig, co-chair of the Arab-Jewish Dialogue told the Winnipeg Jewish Review that "I'm delighted" with the U.A.E.-Israel normalization deal. "The Middle East needs...
Howard Morry, Co-Chair of the Arab-Jewish Dialogue and a former president of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, gave his reaction to the Winnipeg Jewish Review regarding the historic deal...
Planning what happens after we die can be an uncomfortable topic; facing our mortality comes with the knowledge that one day, our lives will end. But by preparing your estate, you’ll ensure...
Larry and Tova Vickar, who regularly spend winters in Sarasota Florida, saw an innovative annual exhibition there where youth were able to display their artwork about the...
Lori Binder, Head of School of Gray Academy of Jewish Education has told the Winnipeg Jewish Review that in terms of enrollment, "We're very close to being where we were last...
Vaccinations against Tuberculosis administered in the last 15 years may provide additional protection against COVID-19 to people under 24 years of age, according to a new study published...
Howard Morry, Co-Chair of the Arab-Jewish Dialogue and a former president of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, gave his reaction to the Winnipeg Jewish Review regarding the historic deal reached on...
Who doesn’t want to be younger? Many yearn for a time when they had more energy, fewer aches, and no wrinkles. It’s one thing to look younger, and it’s another to feel that way....
The Vaad Ha’Ir of Winnipeg is looking to hire a Part-time, as needed Mashgiach (Male/Female) to work at various locations A good Salary is offered. - Training will be provided. - Must...
Nothing may put your child in a worse mood than telling them: it’s time for your dentist appointment! This is often met with kicking, screaming, and complaining throughout the trip there. But...
TORONTO and WINNIPEG – FAST (Fighting Antisemitism Together) and the Canadian Institute for the Study of Antisemitism (CISA) today announced that they are joining forces to help...
Al Benarroch, Executive Director of Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS) says that since the coronavirus pandemic began, "We have adapted our way of delivering services so that...
In the Ten Commandments, number 9 states - “ Thou shalt not Lie.” I was raised to be a truth teller and to embrace that sentiment in life. My father was such a righteous soul and...
Working as an artist is almost always a solo act, so, in some ways, the pandemic hasn’t changed that. By late spring, though, anxiety about the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic had seeped into...
TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada has filed a criminal complaint with Toronto Police after a local Polish-language newspaper twice blamed the COVID-19 pandemic on...
Below is a list of courses that the Judaic Studies Program will be hosting this year at the University of Manitoba. All courses that begin in September will continue to be...
[Abe Simkin passed away at Del Mar, California on July 22, 2020 at the age of 98. He was the last surviving member of his generation of the Simkin family. Below is an excerpt from Abe...
Dear WJT Community, Thank you for your continued support of Winnipeg Jewish Theatre. Because of the current public health crisis, we have changed our plans for the upcoming season. Starting in...
On June 15, after having gone into lock down on March 16 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rady JCC re-opened its fitness and aquatics facilities and welcomed back...
Twenty Two year old Sarah London first got started in comedy about two years ago. "I was looking for a creative outlet that would disappoint my parents the most and had a flexible schedule so I...
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba has indicated that it will be allocating a total of $600,000 in emergency funding to local Jewish organizations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first $200,000 was...
Michael Tessler, Account Manager for Imperial Soap and Supplies Limited, an independent family run company with 13 employees, says that his company "has had enough supplies and inventory such...
The Leica is the pioneer 35mm camera. It is a German product - precise, minimalist, and utterly efficient. Behind its worldwide acceptance as a creative tool was a family-owned, socially oriented...
Despite sleepover camp being cancelled and limited summer activities available, Zoe Kirshner , a grade 8 student at Gray Academy (who will be going into grade 9) has managed to keep herself busy. At...
Older houses attract many hopeful home buyers - they have a unique style, character, and lower price point. Unfortunately, these relics of the past come with issues that may not be obvious at first....
My mom was a wash and set type of gal. Sometimes she would throw in the odd perm, to make her life easier. She stayed with same stylist forever. She was loyal to a “T”. So, in later...
