Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada– This week, the Norway House Cree Nation begins its second annual Youth Leadership Development Mission to Israel. Led by Norway House Chief Ron Evans, Canada’s...
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ALIX BILLINKOFF: MY EXPERIENCE ATTENDING THE ARNI THORSTEINSON EXCHANGE PROGRAM AT BEN GURION UNIVERSITY IN BE’ERSHEVA
[Editor's note At a Shabbat dinner on May 10 put on by the Canadian Friends of Ben Gurion University when Israeli students were in Winnipeg as part of the Arni C. Thorsteinson Israel...
VISION TV HAS PROGRAM ON ANTISEMITSM IN US MONDAY MAY 20-PART OF SERIES BY MARTIN HIMEL
[We received a press release form Vision TV a couple of weeks ago, which I opened only recently due to an overwhelming amount of mail I have been getting in the last three weeks. Below are...
Canada PM slams world leaders for not supporting Israel
http://www.timesofisrael.com/canada-pm-slams-world-leaders-for-not-supporting-israel/
Itay Zutra-The Image of the Shtetl in Anti-Shtetl Yiddish Poems -“Its Good We Left”
Itay Zutra, who was born and raised in Israel. gave a lecture about the Image of the Shtetl in Anti-Shtetl Yiddish Poems at Limmud 2013. Zutra received his PhD in modern Yiddish literature from...
York University Revokes Anti-Israel Student Groups Club Status
http://www.cjnews.com/campus/york-university-revokes-anti-israel-student-groups-club-status
DEBORAH LIPSTADT – REVIVED JUDAICS ON CAMPUS NEEDED ALL THE MORE IN LIGHT OF CMHR -GREENFIELD TO HEAD JUDAIC STUDIES PROGRAM AT UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
In an exclusive interview with the Winnipeg Jewish review when she was in town recently, world renowned Holocaust scholar Deborah Lipstadt was asked whether she believes that a vibrant Jewish...
JIMENA Contributes Briefs on the Plight of Jewish Refugees to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development
San Francisco- JIMENA, a San Francisco based non-profit organization has submitted two briefs to the Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development for...
Yossi Olmert’s Testimony In The Holyland Trial Supports State’s Case Against His Brother Ehud
Yossi Olmert, the brother of former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was in Winnipeg a number of times to speak in 2006 and 2007. As a journalist with extensive contacts in...
Khaled Abu Toameh: Palestinians in Syria Killed, Injured, Displaced
http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/3706/palestinians-syria-killed-injured-displaced
JOSHUA MORRY: PEACE WITH JUSTICE: UMSU’S HISTORIC DECISION ON ISRAEL APARTHEID
[Joshua Morry is a member of UMSU Council, and the representative of the Commerce Students' Association who moved the UMSU resolution that removed SAIA's student group status and banned them from...
Wanted: A Few Good Men – Women outnumber men 3 to 1 at Jewish Singles Event
Here is my review of the long awaited Jewish singles “Night Out” held on April 27, 2013: Over 80 people mingled in the beautifully decorated auditorium at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue....
Saul Shrom – ’Peg invasion on Colorado college tennis program
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/Peg-invasion-on-Colorado-college-tennis-program-206442061.html
EDITORIAL: THE ASPER FOUNDATION LETTER AND THE PORTRAYAL OF UKRAINIANS IN THE HOLOCAUST GALLERY OF THE CMHR
In their latest campaign of complaints against the CMHR, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress has taken the position that the Asper Foundation promised them that Ukrainians would be portrayed in the CMHR...
J. J. Goldberg and the Josh Morry Motion : The Line Between Hate and Free Speech
http://blogs.forward.com/jj-goldberg/176397/thin-line-between-hate-and-free-speech/
GRAY ACADEMY STUDENTS TAKE FIRST PLACE IN DEBATE AND MATH COMPETITIONS , AND WIN ZONE’S BASKETBALL FINALS
Here's an article in the Jewish Tribune about the Gray Academy entitled "In a Math League of their own," which readers may be interested in:...
MAEIR AND GREENFIELD: DIGGING UP ANCIENT TREASURES IN ISRAEL-DO YOU WANT TO JOIN THE FIELD SCHOOL AT TEL ES SAFI?
Since 1997, a team of archaeologists and scientists, led by Prof. Aren Maeir of Bar-Ilan University have unearthed impressive finds at Tel es-Safi/Gath, a large multi-period site with extensive...
Federation Recognizes Community Leaders and Volunteers
(May 6, 2013) Winnipeg – The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg’s annual Kavod Evening in celebration of community volunteers will take place on Wednesday, May 29th at 7:30pm at Congregation...
Winnipeg International jewish Film Festival May 21 – June 1, 2013
For Full Film Descriptions please see below Trailers on-line at www.radyjcc.com Tuesday, May 21, 7:30 p.m. Off-White Lies Orchim Le-Rega After years of living apart from her...
Sarah Sommer Chai Folk Ensemble Auditions May 26, 2013
Share the dream 49 years ago, the Chai dream began with the vision created by Sarah Sommer. What began as eight dancers has turned into an all encompassing entertainment experience...
Sunday Times Reports that Israel May Join Defense Pact with SA , UAE
http://www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/sto/news/world_news/Middle_East/article1255088.ece
Efforts Underway to Rescue the Canadian Jewish News
http://www.cjnews.com/canada/effort-underway-rescue-cjn
ARIEL KARABELNICOFF MOVES IN!
Executive Director, Sharon Zalik and her assistant Leora Solomon who work in the Canadian Friends of Hebrew University Office on Corydon now have a new roomate. The roommate is a smooth talking guy...
JUDAICA ART BY ANAT KAUFMAN FOR SALE
ANAT KAUFMAN USES WATER COLOUR, ACRYLIC, WATER PENCIL, OIL PASTELS, WOOD, CANVAS AND MORE TO MAKE ART, HAMSAS FROM WOOD IN DIFFERENT SIZES $15-$60NG WOOD MEZUZA COVERS...
A Reflection on “Indifference and the Fragility of Civilization”
[Editor's note: The following are the reflections of Penny Jones Square on the evening with Father Patrick Desbois and Lieutenant General, the Honourable Romeo Dallaire, held at Shaarey...
Disabled Gaza Toddler lives at israeli hospital
http://www.timesofisrael.com/disabled-gaza-toddler-lives-at-israeli-hospital/
DISGRUNTLED ARAB STATES LOOK TO STRIP CANADA OF UN AGENCY
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/disgruntled-arab-states-look-to-strip-canada-of-un-agency/article11672346/
What is to be done with the White Building Behind Gray Academy-139 Tuxedo–Asper Campus short on Rent?
The Winnipeg Jewish Review has learned that the older white building behind the Gray Academy which was being used by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is structurally and environmentally...
JEWISH FOUNDATION OF MB TO DISTRIBUTE MINIMUM RATE MANDATED BY REVENUE CANADA OF 3.5% FOR NEXT 2-3 YEARS AT LEAST
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba is now distributing 3.5% per annum to the beneficiaries of its endowment funds. Further, in answer to inquiries made by the Winnipeg Jewish Review, CEO of the...
CISA’S CHATTERLEY TO GIVE PRESENTATION AT CIJA CONFERENCE IN VANCOUVER: ANTISEMITISM TO BE DISCUSSED AMONG MANY TOPICS
At the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Western Regional Policy Conference on May 5, Dr. Catherine Chatterley, founding director of the Winnipeg-based Canadian Institute for the Study of...
National Council of Jewish Women Canada, Winnipeg Section hosting Citizenship Court
National Council of Jewish Women Canada, Winnipeg Section hosted citizenship court on Wednesday, April 24 at Via Rail Station. When NCJW was established over 115 years ago one of...
B’nai Brith 2012 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents Shows Decrease of Antisemtiic Incidents in Manitoba in 2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MANITOBA The League for Human Rights of B'nai Brith Canada has monitored and reported on hate-motivated incidents directed at the Jewish community in Canada for thirty one...
Norman Vickar: A Father’s Tribute to His Son Larry: Congratulations on the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the Kavod Award
[Editor's note: Norman Vickar has without knowing it, made Winnipeg Jewish Review history. At age 96, he is has become the oldest Jewish Winnipegger to contributor to this publication. Norman Vickar...
International Human Rights Lawyer David Matas: Rights and Redress for Jewish Refugees from Arab countries
[Editor's note:The following is David Matas's Submission to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development, May 2, 2103, Ottawa. David Matas is a Winnipeg based...
Ruth Kettner Celebrates her 90th Birthday -with Child Life Education Endowment Fund
Ruth Kettner was one of the pioneers of Child Life, a profession that supports the emotional and psychological needs of children in the health care system. The role of Child Life is to help lessen...
GAIL ASPER’ S QUESTION TO DEBORAH LIPSTADT RE: HIERARCHY OF SUFFERNG AND THE CMHR
At the Shindleman Family Lecture, hosted by the Canadian Institute for the Study of Antisemitism on April 22 2013, Gail Asper asked Holocaust historian Deborah Lipstadt to comment on the view...
MAZEL TOV TO LARRY VICKAR ON RECEIPT OF THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL
Larry Vickar was summoned to Ottawa this past December where he and other leaders in the Canadian Jewish community, active in the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, were awarded...
IVAN BERKOWITZ IS AN ARTISAN
Ivan Berkowitz recent recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee for giving significantly to the community is now branching out into the art world. Berkowitz is making handmade...
CBC corrects reporter over use of word “attack” in Israel story
http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/04/23/na0424-th-bias/
In the Basement of a School Known for Science, a Holocaust Museum
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/19/in-the-basement-of-a-school-known-for-science-a-holocaust-museum/?emc=eta1
Leven vs Narvey: Orthodox Jewry and the anti-Bullying Manitoba Bill 18
Elliot Leven: Lubavitchers-From quaint to Troubling I have always seen Chasidic Jews as quaint and harmless. I appreciate their sincerity and I recognize that they play a role in...
DEBORAH LIPSTADT ON HOLOCAUST DENIAL AND ISRAEL: JEWS WERE ON PATH OF STATEHOOD BEFORE HOLOCAUST AS 1937 PEEL COMMISSION SHOWED
[Editor's note: To watch Professor Lipstadt’s Lecture visit the website of the Canadian Institute for the Study of Antisemitism. To see photos of the reception and lecture click here.] ...
Jewish Child and Family Services: Please Help Fill Out Food Pantry
JEWISH CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE is in need of non-perishable nutritious food items to stock our emergency food pantry. Canned soups, tins of tuna or salmon or sardines, pasta sauce, peanut...
Justice Albie Sachs – Survivor and resilient human rights fighter
Fearless life-long human rights activist, lawyer, author, and history maker, Justice Albie Sachs spoke at the 2013 Sol and Florence Kanee Distinguished Lecture Series on April 11, 2013 in Winnipeg,...
From the Globe and Mail- Canadian Jewish News to Stop Publishing
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/canadian-jewish-news-to-stop-publishing/article11466217/
Bill Narvey: Justin Trudeau May be Naïve About Terrorism, But Don’t Count This Political Neophyte Out Just Yet
Nearing the close of an interview last week with CBC’s Peter Mansbridge Liberal party leader Justin Trudeau, was asked just 2 hours after word of the Boston Marathon massacre hit the...
Baird’s visit to East Jerusalem was no provocation. It was brave.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/commentary/bairds-visit-to-east-jerusalem-was-no-provocation-it-was-brave/article11259812/
Former Winnipegger Jonas Chernick’s My Awkward Sexual Adventure – A True Canadian Sex Comedy
My Awkward Sexual Adventure, described as a “raunchy sex comedy with a healthy dose of romance” by writer and producer Jonas Chernick will be released April 19, 2013 in theatres across...
Rebecca Sprintz Starts Up Jewish Networking Association
http://www.jewishtribune.ca/news/2013/04/16/second-jewish-networking-group-formed?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=second-jewish-networking-group-formed
SOME 200 PEOPLE INCLUDING MANY ISRAELIS ATTEND YOM HAZIKARON MEMORIAL SERVICE 2013
Well known realtor David Thompson, who served in the Israel Defense Forces from October 1980 to October 1983 was the Master of Ceremonies for the Yom Hazikaron Memorial Service held in the Berney...













































