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Jane Enkin Review the Play ONCE at RMTC February 15 to March 10, 2018
Take your seats early when you come to Once. The gloriously high-energy pre-show jam is definitely one of the highlights of the play. We hear Irish fiddle tunes, comic songs and...
Helping the Desert Bloom with JNF
In the spirit of Tu Bi’Shevat, the Jewish National Fund invited the community to join in a celebration at Desserts Plus on Saturday, February 3 with entertainment by Ron Paley and Keith...
“I’m Kvelling About My New Robot Rachel” – Freedom From the Mundane?
How cool would it have been to have fled Egypt in cars that drive themselves - equipped with GPS and likely carrying drones to take out the enemy closing in on foot. Huh? The parting of the...
ACCLAIMED AUTHOR AND LECTURER DARA HORN IN WINNIPEG MAY 6TH!
Adas Yeshurun Herzlia is proud to announce that Dara Horn will be the featured lecturer at the first annual Adas Yeshurun Presents event on May 6th.
RABBI MICAH BUCK YAEL, ADVOCATE OF INCLUSION AND EDUCATOR ON ISSUES OF LGBT JUSTICE TO SPEAK AT LIMMUD WINNIPEG 2018
Rabbi Micah Buck Yael from St Louis spoke at Limmud Winnipeg 2018 on the topics of "Sacred Language for Diversity and Inclusion" and "Gender diversity in Jewish Texts."
Dr. Catherine Chatterley: There Were No Polish Death Camps
Reprinted from Times of Israel Several of my students have recently asked me if there were Polish death camps. And I have explained to them: no, there were no Polish death camps. There were...
Review of the Opening Night Concert of WSO’s New Music Festival which runs until Februay 2, 2018
“I didn't enter the music world to change it – I didn't know I was changing it.” Philip Glass spoke on the opening night of the Winnipeg New Music Festival 2017,...
Rev. Peter J. Fast, Deputy National Director for Bridges for Peace Canada Spoke at Limmud 2018 on Jewish-Christian Relations
Rev Peter Fast, Deputy National Director, Bridges for Peace Canada, spoke at Limmud Winnipeg March 11 on the topic of Bridging the Gap between Jews and Christians: The...
ISRAELI YARON TRAUB TO CONDUCT WSO CONCERT
Israeli born and raised Yaron Traub, will be in Winnipeg on February 23-24 conducting the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) concert, "A Night in Spain" with french guitar virtuoso Gaëlle Sola, at the Centennial Concert Hall.
EXHIBIT: Anne Frank – A History for Today
Gray Academy of Jewish Education and the Kaufman Silverberg Library present: Anne Frank – A History for Today January 22-February 18, 2018 Kaufman Silverberg Library Open to the public...
Abbas Confirms that Palestinians are Being Offered Abu Dis Not East Jerusalem as Their Capital
According to a report in the Jerusalem Post, PA President Mahmoud Abbas has confirmed that the Trump administration is proposing that Palestinians be offered the Palestinian town of Abu Dis as...
From the Jerusalem Post: New CIA documents show Jordans King Hussein had lovechild with American Jewish actress
http://www.jpost.com/Diaspora/New-CIA-documents-show-Jordans-King-Hussein-had-lovechild-with-American-Jewish-actress-533557
From the Times of Israel: Yair Netanyahu’s Night of Debauchery Revealed in Bombshell Recordings
https://www.timesofisrael.com/yair-netanyahus-night-of-debauchery-revealed-in-bombshell-recordings/
Review of Dara Horn’s Excellent book The Rescuer About The American Who Saved 2000 Artists, Scientists and Intellectuals From the Nazis
[Editor's note: Award Winning Author and Acclaimed Lecturer Dara Horn will be speaking at Adas Yeshurun Herzlia Synagogue on May 6, 2018. Dara Horn's The Rescuer was published by Tablet magazine and is a Kindle bestseller]
Jane Enkin Reviews Tarbut 2017 Concerts
Tarbut 2017 concerts review by Jane Enkin janeenkinmusic.com The Rady JCC's Tarbut Festival challenges Winnipeg audiences in many satisfying ways. The...
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Celebrates its Centennial Anniversary – Editor Reflects on her Year at Hebrew U
This year we celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The idea of a Hebrew University was initially conceived at the first Zionist Congress in Basil,...
Meet Hartley Mendelsohn- The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg’s Young Adult Division (YAD) Associate
Twenty five year old Hartley Mendelsohn, who was born and raised in Richmond Hill, Ontario arrived in Winnipeg about four months ago to begin his work as the new Young...
Temple Shalom Has Raised $400,000 in the First Month of Its Capital Campaign
It’s wonderful! Temple Shalom launched its capital campaign on November 5th, and results have been outstanding. We raised $400,000 in the first month! Long-time...
Doug Markewich is a Family Unity Coach Who Helps Families Communicate Better and Avoid Fighting Over Financial Inheritance
Doug Markewich is a family unity coach, a person who works to creates trust between family members by talking about common goals and values important to all family members, which...
Did Trump Just Say A united Jerusalem will be retained by Israel and Also Threaten to Cut Aid to Palestinians ?
On January 2, 2018 President Donald Trump threaten cutting off aid to the Palestinians unless they come back to peace negotiations, and at the same time appeared to...
From the Globe and Mail: How One Census 2016 Question Halved Canadas Jewish Population
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/amp/news/national/how-one-census-2016-question-halved-canadas-jewish-population/article37463269/
Editor’s Report: Review of Some Favorite Restaurants to Experience Around the Netanya, Zichron Yaacov and Kfar Saba Areas in Israel
Below is a list of my favourite restaurants in the Netanya, Zichron Yaacov, and Kfar Saba Area as well as a couple of restaurants I wouldn't rush back to. You'll see from my list below that...
Interview with Former CEO of the Jewish Foundation, Marsha Cowan
[This interview was conducted this past September when Marsha Cowan was completing her term as CEO of the Jewish Foundation and is being published now] Winnipeg Jewish Review: You were the...
Celebrating the Many Accomplishments of the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (JFM)can be proud of its many accomplishments--which are too many to list, but I will endeavour to review a sample of them. I thought it was an opportune...
JESSICA COGAN AND ELAINE GOLDSTINE WENT TO ISRAEL FOR P2G MEETINGS, PRESENTED SCHOLARSHIPS, VISITED SCHOOLS, INAUGURATED PLAYGROUND
At the beginning of November, Jessica Cogan "had the incredible opportunity" to travel to Israel for the Coast to Coast Partnership 2gether meetings (P2G). ( P2G is a...
Who knew there is a Jewish cemetery in Jamaica’s Montego Bay?
Most Jewish tourists go to Jamaica to soak up the sun and enjoy the pristine Caribbean water, not to find any cemeteries. But a few years back,I was touring Jamaica's Montego Bay, when I asked...
SEVEN STUDENTS FROM WPG TO ATTEND STANDWITHUS CONFERENCE IN L.A.- FIRST TIME WINNIPEG IS REPRESENTED! by Rhonda Spivak
The Winnipeg Chapter of StandWithUs Canada, ( recently formed by Louisa Raizman, Don Aronovitch, Steven Schipper and Judi Shuste) is thrilled to announce that at least seven...
David Bedein: Do Not Cut Funds to UNRWA; Condition Funds to UNRWA
DO NOT CUT FUNDS TO UNRWA; CONDITION FUNDS TO UNRWA by David Bedein* The US Ambassador to the UN has now questioned the credibility of UNRWA as a recipient of US AID. By no small coincidence, the...
OPERATION EZRA – 2017 ends with 45 Yazidi refugees starting a new life in Winnipeg!
In the summer of 2014, Laila Mushko and her family fled their village in Iraq after it was overrun by ISIS. With only the clothes on their back, they fled to Mount Sinjar and then, ultimately...
Editor’s Report: Deputy Minister Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S on Trump’s Jerusalem Declaration and Building in Jerusalem over the Green Line
"There are 'global implications' to the historic announcement President Trump has made declaring Jerusalem as Israel's capital and instructing that preparations...
From CBC NEWS: While Western allies criticize Trump’s Jerusalem move, Canada remains muted
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-trump-jerusalem-israel-1.4436251
Alan Dershowitz in the Jerusalem Post: Why Trump is Right in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Why-Trump-is-right-in-recognizing-Jerusalem-as-Israels-capital-51728
From the Weekly Standard: With Syria Strikes, Israel Attempts to Send a message to Trump and Putin
Caroline Glick in the Jerusalem Post: A Credible Peace Plan At Last
http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Column-One-A-credible-peace-plan-at-last-516997
Jane Enkin : Tarbut 2017-Review of Talk by Joan Nathan, Author of King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking from Around the World
Joan Nathan is a beloved American cookbook author and educator. She came to speak at the Rady JCC's Tarbut Festival k about her 11th book, King Solomon's Table: A Culinary...
HARRIET BERKAL: WHAT IF?
As Jews, we are a resilient people with thousands of years of history of endurance. We have overcome obstacles so monumental that others may question how have we survived thus far. Recently, I...
From the Times of Israel: Jewish Groups Demand Poland Explain Naked game of Tag in Nazi Gas Chamber
https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-demand-poland-explain-naked-game-of-tag-in-nazi-gas-chamber/
Jewish Federation and Partnership Agencies Sponsor Community Blood Drive During Week of December 22-28 -Donors Needed to Give Blood
The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg is adopting the Winnipeg Blood Centre and has committed to recruit new donors and fill appointments to help collect blood during a crucial...
STATISTICS CANADA SHOWS RISE IN HATE CRIMES TARGETING JEWS
Press Release: CIJA alarmed by spike in hate crime targeting Jews Ottawa, ON—Today, Statistics Canada released a summary report of police-reported hate crime for 2016. In response,...
From the New York Times: Barbra Streisand’s Misty Water Coloured Memories in a Netflix Concert Film
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/movies/barbra-streisands-misty-water-colored-memories-in-a-netflix-concert-film.html...
Join Us for for Launch of the Winnipeg Jewish Business Council Dec 14 At Shaarey Zedek: Bob Silver, Gavin Rich and More to Speak at Event
Come celebrate the third night of Hanukkah with us!
Max Roytenberg: Why Listen to Grandpa?
I, like many of you out there, am the beneficiary of a demographic trend consequent on advancing technology in the health field. Being well beyond the traditional three score and ten, with...
Temple Shalom Has already Raised $245,000 for its Reaching Out Reaching Up Capital Campaign
Temple Shalom, Winnipeg’s only Reform synagogue, is thrilled to announce that its Reaching Out Reaching Up Capital Campaign launched on November 5, 2017 is well underway: ...
A prominent Winnipeg radio station has suspended one of its programs after B’nai Brith Canada highlighted its promotion of antisemitic conspiracy theories.
A prominent Winnipeg radio station has suspended one of its programs after B’nai Brith Canada highlighted its promotion of antisemitic conspiracy theories. CKUW 95.9 FM, the official...
Tara Fainstein Named New CEO of the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba has announced the appointment of Tara Fainstein as their incoming Chief Executive Officer. She will assume responsibilities on January 1, 2018, and will...
David Bedein: The Shadow of their smile: Home demolitions of terrorists only act as an incentive to kill.
Incentives for terror include having your house rebuilt after its demolition. Best real estate deal in the Middle East. Imagine the scene. A teenager wakes up in a crowded family home in...
Experienced Real Estate Agent Inna loewen Volunteers to Assist New Immigrants to the Jewish Community To Find Accommodation to Suit Their Needs: Most Move South: See Condo Listing
Real estate agent Inna Loewen of Royal Le Page, a close friend of the Jewish community who came to Winnipeg over 23 years ago from the former Soviet Union, is pleased to...
Gail Asper, O.C., O.M., L.L.D. Receives the 2017 Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals
[Editor's Note: Gail Asper O.C., O.M., LL.D., received the 2017 Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP) on Wednesday November 15, 2017 at a gala...
