Netflix's newly released six part drama series "Painkiller" shines a light on the ultra wealthy Jewish Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma, which...
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Ben-Guron University Canada Sells Out a Pre-screening of the Film Golda, starring Helen Mirren Focusing on Golda’s Controversial Handling of 1973 War
Ben-Gurion University Canada held a sold out pre-screening of the film Golda, about the iconic Golda Meir starring the British actress Helen Mirren. The newly appointed president of the...
David Matas: Reasonableness: Israeli judicial reform
Aurel Braun and I wrote an opinion piece, published in the Globe and Mail on July 23, 2023, about the need for outsider restraint in the face of the turmoil in Israel about proposed and enacted...
Birth Announcement: Zev Michael Chaim Lazar
Nola and Matthew Lazar, Svetlana Shklarov and Shel Laven are thrilled to announce the healthy birth of Zev Michael Chaim to their wonderful children Ezra and Sonia Lazar, on Monday June...
From the CJN: Winnipeg’s JCC Encouraged the City’s Pro Sports Teams to Launch anti-hate campaigns at their games this summer
https://thecjn.ca/news/winnipegs-jcc-encouraged-the-citys-pro-sports-teams-to-launch-anti-hate-campaigns-at-their-games-this-summer/?
Editorial: Jeff Lieberman: An Inspired Choice
Jeff Lieberman, the incoming CEO of the Jewish Federation, is an inspired choice. I say that because it is clear from Jeff’s lengthy history of volunteerism in the Jewish community that...
From the CJN: One year later: Beth Tzedec and other synagogues are examining if ending membership dues for people under 40 makes a difference
https://thecjn.ca/news/beth-tzedec-membership/?
What’s Jewish about the Fringe? preview by Jane Enkin
The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is underway. The Fringe offers over 100 musicals, comedies, dramas, storytelling performances, and kid’s shows, plus stand-up comedy, dance, free...
From the Jerusalem Post: Is Barbie Jewish? The complex Jewish history of the doll, explained
https://www.jpost.com/omg/article-749440?
Michael Eskin To Be Inducted into the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame
2023 has proven to be another stellar year for Michael Eskin, a Distinguished Professor at the University of Manitoba. In February he received the Canola Excellence Award from the Manitoba...
Mazel Tov to Gray Academy on its 25th Anniversary: School raises over $100,000 to mark its 25 years.
Gray Academy of Jewish Education celebrated its 25th Anniversary on June 26, 2023 , in the Jewish Foundation Garden at the Asper Jewish Community Campus, where past and...
Judaic Studies Courses at the University of Manitoba Fall 2023 and Winter 2024
Judaic Studies courses at the University of Manitoba will be offering courses once again this coming academic year - Fall (2023) and Winter (2024) terms. Most of the courses will be...
“SPORTSWASHING” ATROCITIES, FROM HITLER TO THE SAUDIS
As published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles - June 7, 2023 (This aarticle was first published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles on June 7, 2023 aand is being reprinted with permission...
What to Do When Your Lake is Named After an Antisemite
(This article was first published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles on June 5, 2023 and is being reprinted with permission of the author. Dr. Medoff is founding director of...
Howard Morry’s Acceptance Speech on receiving the 2023 Sol Kanee Distinguished Community Service Medal May 16, 2023
(Editor's note: Howard Morry was introduced by Larry Vickar. Larry's introduction is posted here after Howard's acceptance speech) Thank you for those kind words, Larry. I...
Jewish Not for profits can apply for funding for projects under the Province’s Building Sustainable Communities Program-Camp Massad receives over $18000 By Rhonda Spivak
Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith spoke with the Winnipeg Jewish Review recently regarding the fact that the Manitoba government is investing over...
Jewish Federation puts on a well attended retirement party for outgoing CEO Elaine Goldstine
The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg put on a well attended retirement party for Elaine Goldstine, outgoing CEO of the Federation on June 4, 2023 at the multi-purpose room at the Asper Campus....
Raising Children to Kill—Then and Now
(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. His latest is America and...
Calgary Jewish Academy Announces Joyce Kerr As New Head of School
https://www.cja.ab.ca/cja-announces-new-head-of-school-principal/?
Biden Challenges FDR on the Bombing of Auschwitz
(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. His latest is America and the...
Harriet Berkal: Exit Stage Left-A Likely Future of Imminent Enforced Deportation
North America is the great melting pot of immigrants we, as sons and daughters can all relate to, from decades gone by. Those who made that brave but treacherous journey, did so with...
JNF’S SOLD OUT NEGEV DINNER ATTENDED BY 950 PEOPLE-A GREAT SUCCESS-HARPER IS FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER
There were many highlights at The Jewish National Fund’s sold out 2023 Negev Dinner on May 11, 2023 at the RBC Convention Centre which was attended by close to 950 people. ...
Harriet Berkal: The Dysfunctional Family
The Dysfunctional Family What denotes a family as “ NORMAL”? Let’s assume we in general, view the “perfect” family as two parents united and with...
Apologists for Chinese Genocide
As published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles - August 6, 2023 https://jewishjournal.com/commentary/opinion/361401/apologists-for-chinese-genocide/...
Temple Shalom announces the retirement of Rabbi Allan Finkel
Temple Shalom announces the retirement of Rabbi Allan Finkel after four years as spiritual leader of Temple Shalom and a leader in building bridges and strengthening the Winnipeg Jewish community....
Shattering Another Excuse for FDR’s Holocaust Apathy
(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. His latest is America and the...
An international education exchange between The Red River Métis and Ben Gurion University in Israel-Vickar Automotive to contribute to the partnership
May 2, 2023, Beersheba, Israel The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), Vickar Automotive Group (Vickar Group) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) have signed a DONOR PLEDGE...
Review of ‘The Artist’s Daughter: Oil On Canvas’ on May 17 at the Winnipeg International Film Festival-Lovely Documentary
The Artist's Daughter: Oil On Canvas Documentary | Israel | 2022 | Director: Margarita Linton, Yaniv Linton | Hebrew and Russian with English subtitles | 59 minutes Showing May 17, 2023, matinee...
Review of Cinema Sabaya on May 24 at Winnipeg International Film Festival-Beautiful and Moving Film
Cinema Sabaya Narrative | Israel | 2021 | Director: Orit Fouks Rotem | Hebrew and Arabic with English subtitles | 91 minutes Showing Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 7 pm at the Berney Theatre. Also...
Elaine Goldstine, the 2023 JNF Negev Dinner Honouree, Looks Back at her 30 year plus Career in the Jewish Community
Elaine Goldstine has had a long and distinguished career working for the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, including eight years as CEO, and is this year’s honouree at the Jewish National...
Editorial: Israel’s Enemies Feel Emboldened Since They Sense Internal Weakness
Watching what appeared to be the coordinated attacks launched against Israel by Hamas in Lebanon (from areas under Hizbollah control) , Hamas in Gaza , Assad in Syria...
From the National Post: Canadians Ambivalent about Israel on the Eve of Nation’s 75th Anniversary
https://nationalpost.com/news/world/israel-middle-east/israel-at-75-canada-poll?
Congregation Etz Chayim Has Conditionally Sold 123 Matheson Avenue, the current home of Congregation Etz Chayim
[Editor's note: The following communication was just sent out on April 18 to the membership of Congregation Eytz Chayim from Avrom Charach, the President of the Congregation] Dear...
From the National Post: In Israel We are Witnessing the Post Zionist Left Trying to Unravel the Jewish State
https://nationalpost.com/opinion/in-israel-we-are-witnessing-the-post-zionist-left-trying-to-unravel-the-jewish-state?
From JTA: How one of North America’s Largest Conservative Congregation Added 900 New Members in 8 Month’s
https://www.jta.org/2023/03/28/religion/how-one-of-north-americas-largest-conservative-congregations-added-900-new-members-in-8-months?
Harriet Berkal: A Change of Scenery
A CHANGE OF SCENERY In 1927, my beloved father Louis Berkal, left his grandparents behind, as they were too old to travel, and embarked on a journey which would change his life...
Bryan Schwartz in the Times of Israel: The Constitutional Crisis: What “Broad Agreement” Means – and How to Reach It
This article was first published in the Times of Israel and is being reprinted with permission] Constitutional laws have an elevated status. They prevail over ordinary laws....
Chris Melnick: Reads & Watches
[Editor's note: Chris Melnick is the Executive Director of Share the Magic Book Program, which is a federally registered charity that distributes books, from books for babies to adults, fiction...
From the Jerusalem Post: On the brink of a rift in the nation: Rabbi Pinto calls for the strengthening of Torah study
https://www.jpost.com/special-content/on-the-brink-of-a-rift-in-the-nation-rabbi-pinto-calls-for-the-strengthening-of-torah-study-735652?utm_source=jpost.app.apple&utm_medium=share
Shaarey Zedek Capital Campaign Update // Message from Neil Duboff, President // Mar 23, 2023
(This message below was sent out to members of Shaarey Zedek Synagogue ) Dear Friends, I hope this finds you well! I’m pleased to provide the following progress report regarding...
Bermuda and the Abandonment of the Jews
( Editor's note; This article first appeared in the Jewish Journal on April 12, 2023 and is being reprinted with permission of the author.Dr. Rafael Medoff is director of The...
Editor’s Thoughts on the Halting of the Judicial Reforms in Israel
Jew around the world have been watching events in Israel relating to judicial reform unfold with increased worry and concern. We have been seeing the implosion of Israeli society, and has...
Congregation Etz Chayim’s first USY program attracts 44 preteens from Grades 5-7
Congregation Etz Chayim's first USY program attracts 44 preteens from Grades 5-7 Avrom Charach, President of Congregation Etz Chayim says that "One of the major drivers,...
Gallop Poll indicates U.S. Democrats Sympathize More with Palestinians than Israel
A new Gallop poll published on March 23, suggests for the first time that American Democrats sympathise more with Palestinians than Israelis. This poll,...
Bryan Schwartz: The PM’s Speech: Promising, But “Two Plus One” Makes Less Than Zero
[Editor's note: This article was written before Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to halt the judicial reform, but it is nonetheless very relevant. The article was first published in...
Gray Academy honours Grade 12 student Ben Ben Chimol, who tragically passed away from cancer, with a fund in his memory at the Jewish Foundation
Ben Ben Chimol, z"l , a grade 12 student at Gray Academy who passed away in December 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, loved life. As Lori Binder,...
From CBC: Winnipeg Sprinter Lightning Lou [Billinkoff] Dies
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-sprinter-lightning-lou-dies-99-1.6780425?
Harriet Berkal: What to do when your number is up?
Sadly, like all living things, we too have expiration dates. For many Jews the decision for burial is based on tradition and ritual. You perish and are picked up by the Chesed Shel...
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs warns of legal action against two progressive Canadian groups: JSpace and New Israel Fund
https://thecjn.ca/news/cija-jspace-nif/?
INCREASE IN ALLOTMENTS UNDER MB PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM– COULD IT POTENTIALLY MEAN MORE FUTURE ISRAELI/JEWISH IMMIGRANTS TO MB ?
Over the last number of years we have witnessed numerous new immigrants from Israel arrive in Manitoba, and we may see even more do so That's because...













































