With his eye on the White House, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas breezed into Manhattan’s Grand Hyatt to wow some 1,100 New Yorkers with his pumped up support for Israel. The...
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Tim Boxer: Kissinger Speaks Like He’s Just Off The Boat
Who can cut through Henry Kissinger’s thick Germanic accent? Maybe that’s one reason Richard Nixon tape recorded in the Oval Office — so he could...
Jewish Community of Winnipeg Demographic Information Fall 2014,Provided by Jewish Federation of Winnipeg
The first reports on demographics of the Winnipeg Jewish community are now available. With thanks to Charles Shahar of Montreal who negotiates for data, works with advisors to refine...
Jane Enkin’s Review of Rady JCC’s Three Concerts at Tarbut Festival 2014
Tarbut was bursting with energizing music this year. Carole King The focus of Tarbut's Music Producer Karla Berbrayer's annual tribute to a Jewish musical artist was singer songwriter...
Drop off your blue boxes at JNF’s collection events and receive a tax receipt
Winter has arrived, and so has the time to drop off your blue boxes at one of the Jewish National Fund’s (JNF) collection events to ensure you receive a tax receipt in the new year....
The Pew Survey Reanalyzed: More Bad News, but a Glimmer of Hope
http://mosaicmagazine.com/essay/2014/11/the-pew-survey-reanalyzed/
Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) elects 22nd National President
MONTREAL, QC – Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is delighted to announce that Claudia Goldman, of Vancouver, has been elected as CHW’s twenty-second National...
CIJA: JOIN US FOR A SHABBAT OF SOLIDARITY NOV 21-22 In LIGHT OF TERROR ATTACK IN JERUSALEM SYNAGOGUE
This week’s terrorist attack on a Jerusalem synagogue struck at the core of jewish community and identity. Now is the time to reaffirm the sanctity of our synagogue and stand shoulder...
Richard Cravatts: The Lethality of De-Judaizing Jerusalem
As an example of what the insightful commentator Melanie Phillips referred to as a “dialogue of the demented” in her book The World Turned Upside Down,...
Historical Headline from November 8, 1964: Beverley Rosen is Off The Market
Dispatch From the Editor's Desk, Nov 1964 when was Two Months Old Sorry GENTLEMEN, Beverly Rosen is OFF the market. Sarah & Morris Rosen and Dorothy & the late...
Volunteers Wanted to be Civilian Workers for 2-3 Weeks on an Israeli Army Supply Base – Contact Sarel
Note from Editor of Winnipeg Jewish Review: [IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AS A CIVILIAN WORKER FOR 2-3 WEEKS ON AN ISRAELI ARMY SUPPLY BASE, CONTACT SAREL CANADA. Free accommodation, kosher...
Kristallnacht Commemoration: Should the State Enact Legislation To Require Bystanders To Intervene to Protect Victimization? Amos Guiora Says Yes.
Amos Guiora, an Israeli born law professor and child of Holocaust survivors gave an interesting and thought provoking talk advocating for legal sanctions to be applied...
Press Release: CIJA Condemns Terrorist Attack on Jerusalem Synagogue
In response to today’s deadly terrorist attack on worshippers in a Jerusalem synagogue Shimon Fogel, CEO of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA)...
MCO to present Israeli flutist Sharon Bezaly on November 26th
A Manitoba Chamber Orchestra season does not often feature a flute soloist, but its next concert is an exciting exception. On Wednesday, November 26th, in...
Message from the desk of the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg Nov 14, 2014
Dear Friends, As we near the end of November, the holiday of Chanukah will soon be upon us. As the CEO of the Jewish Federation, I invite the entire community to take part in a community-wide...
From the Times of Israel : The Shrinking Jewish Middle and How To Expand It
http://www.timesofisrael.com/the-shrinking-jewish-middle-and-how-to-expand-it/
The Ivory Tower’s Nazification of Israel
“What if the Jews themselves were Nazis?,” mused French philosopher, Vladimir Jankélévitch in 1986. “That would be great. We would...
Judi Price-Rosen Named Director of Admissions Gray Academy
[Editor's note: This announcement was sent to parents of Gray Academy] We are pleased to announce that Judi Price-Rosen will be the Director of...
Tim Boxer: Geraldo Rivera And His Jew Tattoo
Fox News special correspondent Geraldo Rivera has a Star of David on his left fist. He got the tattoo in 1974 while reporting on the Palestinian terrorists who slaughtered 22...
Variety The Children’s Charity holds special event: Fiddler on the Roof presented by North Kildonan Community Players -Nov 26
On Wednesday November 26th, Variety ,The Children's Charity of Manitoba will be holding a very special event, Opening Night of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF...
Max Roytenberg: Letting It All Go?
Are our lives like an onion, in essence? We issue from the earth, growing from the inherent spark of life within us, adding layers, substance, until we come to full...
Editor’s Report: On the Scene at the Inaugural Opening of the Canadian Human Rights Museum
[Editor's note: I have often wondered what it was that contributed to Gail Asper's fortitude and unstoppable drive to turn her father's dream of a...
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra:Schwarz & Copland Third Nov 14 &15 Featuring Jewish Composer
November 14 and 15, 2014 8:00 PM Centennial Concert Hall 555 Main St Winnipeg, MB Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate: Clans from Lowak Shoppala’ (Fire and Light) John Williams: Three...
PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN CMHR AND THE ASPER FOUNDATION BRINGS SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION PROGRAM TO WINNIPEG
Winnipeg – October 7, 2014 – The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) and The Asper Foundation (TAF) signed a memorandum of understanding today that...
WINNIPEG CELEBRATES 18 YEARS OF P2G– CEMENTING BONDS BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE DIASPORA
The atmosphere was warm and engaging as over 100 students, gray Academy and Brock Corydon teachers Jewish Federation Staff and others came together on October 20 at the Shaarey...
OP-ED: ISRAELIS APPRECIATE CANADA’S DECISION TO JOIN IN AIRSTRIKES AGAINST ISIS
[Editor's note: Kane Rooks has a Master’s Degree in Counter-terrorism from the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel, and currently lives in Israel.] As the ISIL...
ALAN LEVY: REFLECTIONS ON THE LATEST TERROR ATTACK IN OTTAWA
Thinking about what happened this past month's terror attack in Ottawa takes to me back to my undergraduate days. I went to University in Israel in the mid...
LEARN HEBREW ONE ON ONE-CONTACT GILA KORNREICH-online.hebrew@gmail.com
MICHAEL GREILSAMMER COMES TO TARBUT
Michael Greilsammer Saturday, November 15, 8:00 p.m. Member $30 / NonMember $33 / Student $20 (with student card – limited seating) Music Lover’s Package $80 Member /...
IVAN BERKOWITZ IS AN ARTISAN
Ivan Berkowitz was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee MEDAL for giving significantly to our community. He has branched out into the art world. Berkowitz is making...
General Monash Remembrance Service and Plaque Unveiling November 7, 2014
Honour our fallen heroes and veterans on Friday, November 7th beginning 7:30 PM at Shaarey Zedek. The evening will include poems read by Gray Academy students in English,...
FAITH KAPLAN MBA CANDIDATE: PLEASE FILL OUT SURVEY REGARDING KOSHER MEAT
Hello there! As part of a class project for my MBA program, my group is exploring kosher meat options for the Canadian market. Could you help us out by taking this survey, and forwarding it...
FRom THE CJN: Pro-Palestinian motion at McGill fails
http://www.cjnews.com/canada/pro-palestinian-motion-mcgill-fails
THE VICKAR FAMILY IN ISRAEL: SUPPORTING JNF LEARNING CENTERS AT MEGIDDO HIGH SCHOOL AND OBSERVATION POINT IN HULA VALLEY-SEE VIDEO
“When you see the enthusiasm on the children’s faces as they watch the birds, then you understand exactly why we’ve established this site,” said Larry Vickar during a visit to the observation point.
Beautifully Maintained Condo For Sale in the Lovely Lakeside Community of Gimli
Welcome to this RARE two bedroom, one bath condo located in the lovely lakefront development of Gimli Shores, built in 2006. Asking Price $224,900. ...
Wall street Journal Editorial: Terror in Ottawa
http://online.wsj.com/articles/terror-in-ottawa-1414018627
Willful Blindness to Academic Anti-Semitism
As yet more evidence that academics are regularly able to engage in what George Orwell sardonically referred to as “doublethink,” “the power of holding two...
Max Roytenberg: Looking Backward, Looking Forward
Yesterday was another beautifully sunny day on the west coast of Canada, the country where, when we cast our dice, we came up with a winning number. We came here, of advanced years, and...
PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY CITED FOR ANTI-SEMITIC WORKS AT INT’L BOOK FAIR
(The authors are Members of the Board of the Religious Zionists of America.) International donors this week praised the leaders of the Palestinian Authority as moderate peace-seekers who can...
Max Roytenberg: Missing The Boat
Don’t you just hate it when you arrive at your point of departure for a planned getaway only to find that the conveyance that you contracted for at great expense and...
LINDA FISHMAN ON LOSS, GRIEF AND 8 HAPPINESS-INDUCING CHOICES
In 1970, when she was 13, Lynda Fishman's mother and two sisters were killed in an Air Canada plane crash that killed all 109 people on board. On October 23, Fishman, who...
KRISTALLNACHT COMMEMORATION AND PROGRAM OCTOBER 26
Winnipeg, October 13, 2014 - The annual KRISTALLNACHT commemoration service and program will take place earlier than usual this year: Sunday, October 26, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Berney...
UPDATE ON MERGER TALKS BETWEEN SZ AND ETZ CHAYIM – Each congregation wants to maintain its own brand
Lawyer Jack London, who is the facilitator for merger talks between Shaarey Zedek and Etz Chayim congregations told the Winnipeg Jewish...
Nadine Stiller: Why you should vote for Nadine Stiller For Council Seat Tuxedo Charleswood
I am an experienced executive who has directed large teams, managed multi-million dollar budgets and leads the delivery and implementation of complex programs and service delivery. ...
John Orlikow: Moving Forward Together – My Plan for River Heights / Fort Garry
The opportunity you have given me to be your voice at City Hall is something I am very grateful for. Allowing me to work for you, your family and your neighbours in the River Heights/Fort Garry Ward...
From the Desk of Adam Bronstone, CEO Jewish Federation of Winnipeg
Dear Friends, As we move from Rosh Hashanah to Yom Kippur, I want to first take this opportunity to wish everyone in the community a happy and healthy New Year, and if you are fasting, a safe fast....
CJA LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN AT JOURNEY TO CHURCHILL EXHIBIT-GOAL IS $5.95 MILLION-MANY YOUNGER CANVASSERS
The Combined Jewish Appeal launched a successful kick-off at the Journey to Churchill exhibit at Assiniboine Zoo on September 8, 2014. The ambitious goal of the campaign, which is...
Rami Kleinmann: Operation Protective Edge: Direct donations to compensation for businesses in the south
http://www.jpost.com/Opinion/Operation-Protective-Edge-Direct-donations-to-compensation-for-businesses-in-the-south-373033
BOB FREEDMAN’S INTERVIEW WITH THE WJR AFTER 28 YEARS AT THE HELM-FREEDMAN ACTS AS CONSULTANT FOR SZ AND ETZ CHAYIM RE: FEASIBILITY OF SHULS RELOCATING IN NEW BUILDING AT CAMPUS-AND EDITOR’S TRIBUTE TO BOB
I met Bob Freedman for coffee just after he had recently retired as CEO of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg for 28 years at...
Happiness Factor: Who’s Happy and Why?
From Copenhagen, Denmark Global Next Research Group www.globalnext.org Are you happy? Would you know it if you were? How would you actually define happiness? The founding fathers of America...













































