I recently spent a sunny morning meandering along the cobblestone paths at the centre of the quaint Israeli city of Zichron Ya’akov, with its red tiled roofs, pre-state...
A Trip to Zichron Ya’akov-Israel’s Tuscany
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Reyes: Manitoba a Leader in Welcoming New Canadians, Addressing Labour Market Needs with Immigration
Immigration is a hallmark of a thriving society. It strengthens our social fabric and supports economic growth and prosperity. As a government, we have undertaken a number of initiatives to...
From the CJN: Ben Carr Hopes to Follow in the Footsteps of his late father,Jim, by Seeking the Nomination in his Winnipeg Riding
https://thecjn.ca/news/ben-carr-hopes-to-follow-in-the-footsteps-of-his-late-father-jim-by-seeking-the-liberal-nomination-in-his-winnipeg-riding/?
Review of Noa Tishby ‘s Book “ISRAEL: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.”
You will see if you read Noa Tishby’s book (“ISRAEL: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth.”), that she has all the qualifications needed to do an effective job...
Is Ron DeSantis Channeling Neville Chamberlain?
(Editor's note: This article was first published in the Jewish Journal and is being reprinted with permission of the author.Dr. Medoff is founding director of The David S....
Bryan Schwartz in the Times of Israel: Bezalel Smotrich’s Apology Can be A Turning Point
Minister Bezalel Smotrich has in the past made a number of statements that were mistaken and inflammatory. Here at the Times of Israel, I was among those condemning his outburst in response...
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...
Another Stellar Award Year for Professor Michael Eskin
2023 is turning out to be another spectacular year for Professor Michael Eskin. He was informed last December that he was selected by the Manitoba Canola Growers...
U of W Collegiate Disbands Junior Boy’s Varsity Basketball Team following game with Gray Academy Raiders at Asper Campus Gym
There was an incident and/ or incidents that took place during a junior varsity boy’s basketball game at the Asper Campus gym on Feb 2 between the Gray Academy...
Message from Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Shaarey Zedek Rabbi Alan Green
[Editor's note: Congregation Shaarey Zedek sent out this message from Rabbi Green on Feb 23, 2023] Greetings from Fairfield, Iowa! Those who know something about Iowa will know that...
Significantly Fewer Slots available for Canadian Students to go on Birthright Trips to Israel as Adelson Funding Plummets and Inflation Increases
Winnipeg students who go to register for a Birthright trip to Israel may be in for a big surprise— they may not get in at all, or could be waitlisted. Prior to Covid,...
Why That Ohio Town is Named “East Palestine”
(The following piece was first published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles and is being reprinted with the permission of the author) (Dr. Medoff is the author of more than 20 books about...
Editor’s Report: A Slice of Beach Life in Israel
On Sironit beach in Netanya, Israel there have been big developments. A cliff has literally been taken out so that the frame of a five story hotel can be built. On top of the...
Editor’s Report: Chaos at the Israeli Post Office in Ramat Poleg,Netanya
I was in Israel earlier this month and I had to mail two packages to Canada via EMS, which is like FedEx. But to do that, I learned that I actually first needed to make an appointment...
Jane Enkin Interviews playwright, Daniel Thau-Eleff, about WJT’s Narrow Bridge -from March 11-19
Narrow Bridge Winnipeg Jewish Theatre March 11-19, 2023 preview March 9 Interview with the playwright, Daniel Thau-Eleff, by Jane Enkin Daniel Thau-Eleff is delighted that the WJT is...
Ben-Gurion University to honor Dr. Chelsea Clinton for her Efforts to Promote Global Public Health
Ben-Gurion University to honor Dr. Chelsea Clinton for her Efforts to Promote Global Public Health Photo credit: Wiki Media Commons Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) will award renowned...
Daycare to be included in renovated Shaarey Zedek
[The following message was sent out from Jonathon Kroft, Shaarey Zedek Board member to members of Shaarey Zedek on Jan 26] In his first message to us this year our new president, Neil Duboff,...
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...
Mar-A-Lago is Not on the Way to 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...
Ben Gurion University to derive 20% of its energy needs from solar energy
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev will soon produce 20% of its energy needs on the Marcus Family Campus from solar energy. This week, solar panels were installed on the roofs of three...
A Harvard President’s Pogrom Warning
(This piece was first published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles on December 30, 2022 and is being reprinted here with the permission of the author) If American Jews...
“Leopoldstadt” and the Bombing of Auschwitz
(This piece was first published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles and is being repirnted iwth the permission of the author). In his hit Broadway play...
Why do Palestinians Receive More Financial Aid Per Capita Than Others?
In his eye opening book to Catch the Jew! , journalist Tuva Tenenbom , a Jew, who speaks German, Hebrew, and Arabic fluently, examined the issue of why...
The Asper Foundation Is Pleased to Announce the Appointment of Anita Wortzman as President
December 5, 2022 - With the planned upcoming retirement of Moe Levy, The Asper Foundation is pleased to announce that Anita Wortzman has been appointed President, effective immediately. The...
Ben Carr’s Eulogy for his Father The Honourable Jim Carr delivered at his memorial service on Dec 17, 2022
Thank you for joining with us today in honour of my father. How fitting it is to do this here, at the Concert Hall, a place he loved so much. To all who have flown in on short notice from out of...
Who Killed Winnipeg’s Sarah Fainstein? Journalist Wayne Hoffman gives Fascinating Talk about Investigating her murder at Event Put on by Shaarey Zedek
Wayne Hoffman, executive editor of Tablet, and a novelist, gave a fascinating talk about his new book “The End of Her: Racing Against Alzheimer’s To Solve A...
Problematic Jordanian Film on Netflix about 1948 War Promotes Palestinian Cause at the Expense of Israel
"Farha," a Jordanian film that shows Israeli soldiers executing a Palestinian family, and leaving a baby to die, during the 1948 War of Independence which is now streaming on Netflix,...
What Qatar Learned from Hitler’s Olympics
[The following piece was firsts published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles and is being reprinted with the permission of the author] The government of Qatar reportedly has been pressuring...
The 2022 Rady JCC Annual Report Shows that its Membership is Climbing Back Up As it Comes Out of the Pandemic
In 2019, which was the last year before Covid, the Rady JCC membership revenue was $2,090,933. In the 2021 fiscal year, membership revenue dropped substantially to $706,823. But, as indicated...
When Antisemites Sue the Jews
[This piece was first published in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles and is being reprinted with the permission of the author] (Dr. Medoff is founding director of The David S....
Letter from Bradley Pollock and Ellery Broder re: Applying the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism Within our Community
In his speech at the legislature when Manitoba adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism, President of the Jewish Federation, Gustavo Zentner graciously acknowledged the...
JCFS Screens Inspiring Film about Orchestra for People Living with Mental Illness
JCFS SCREENS INSPIRING FILM ABOUT ORCHESTRA FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. Jewish Chid and Family Service is to be commended for screening the powerful film ORCHESTRATING...
Harriet Berkal: The Miracle of Bringing Light to Life–Hanukkah and Caring for Elderly Parents
In our lifetime, we are all faced with a variety of “missions”, at one point or another. And often we have to make difficult decisions. There may be mountains to climb in front of us,...
A Miracle of Music: The Story of the Hecht Violin of Hope
A miracle is nothing more than dormant justice from another time arriving to compensate those it has cruelly abandoned. —Mark Helprin, Winter’s Tale Far from being simple...
Refusing Victimhood: Rabbi Yosef Benarroch and Yolanda Papini Pollock speak at B’nai Brith Canada’s Virtual Commemoration of Jewish Refugee Day
B’Nai Brith Canada—The League for Human Rights and B’Nai Brith Advocacy—commemorated Jewish Refugee Day on November 30, 2022 with a virtual presentation, “Jews from...
Chris Melnick: Reads & Watches: Two Canadians You Might Want to Know About
[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...
Jazz Legend Mary Stallings showed off her artistry at Izzy Asper Jazz Performances stage on Nov 26
Mary Stallings, the 84 year old queen of jazz delivered a stunning performance with take your breath away ballads and smoky jazz standards which led to a standing ovation, at the...
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (WJT) announces Dan Petrenko as New Artistic Director
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre (WJT) is delighted to announce Dan Petrenko as its new Artistic Director. Dan is incredibly thrilled to be joining the team at the Winnipeg Jewish Theatre as the...
JCFS Digital Storytelling Project Has Many Benefits for the Older Adult- JCFS Hopes To Expand It Beyond Seniors
On November 15th Jewish Child and Family Service hosted an event at the Berney Theatre entitled “Our Digital Storytelling Journey,” ...
Congregation Etz Chayim Paid $4.75 million for new home at 1155 Wilkes; Plan to be up and running with minimal renovations; possible expansion at later date
Avrom Charach , President of Congregation Etz Chayim has indicated to the Winnipeg Jewish Review that the purchase price for Etz Chayim’s new home at 1155 Wilkes Ave was $4.75 million....
Truth Against Distortion: Survivors Speak Out Against Hate: Student-Created Documentary Promotes the Responsibility to Remember
“Memory is the guardian of liberty.” —Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks z’l Truth Against Distortion: Survivors Speak Out Against Hate, a documentary created by students...
From the CJN: Manitoba’s new lieutenant-governor Anita Neville explains how she plans to honour her Jewish heritage through a role that will keep her connected with everyone
https://thecjn.ca/news/anita-neville-profile/?
Rami Sherman, the Operations Officer under the Command of Yoni Netanyahu z’l during the famous Raid at Entebbe delivers Mezmerizing Address at Tarbut
Sherman drove the injured Yoni Netanyahu to the Hercules plane and then led the hostages out of the Entebbe airport in Uganda In 1976, when an Air France plane was hijacked by German and...
Tarbut 2022: Beautiful Recital of Jewish Music by Lara Haid, with Compositions by Sid Robinovitch and Spirited Performance by Prairie Hearts
I attended the thoroughly enjoyable concert of Winnipeg born and raised Lara Secord Haid, soprano, who gave a terrific operatic performance at the Rady JCC's Tarbut...
Delightful author and Playwright Primrose Madayag Knazan was the Featured Author at Rady JCC’s Tarbut Festival of Jewish Culture November 14,2022
Primrose Madayag Knazan is a delightful, energy-filled writer and playwright. As the featured author in Tarbut 2022, she read from her play Precipice and talked about her novel for young...
Harriet Berkal: The Rebbetzin Wore Pants to Shule on Saturday
Shockingly true - that was my mom Sara Berkal a pioneer of sorts, confronting norms. Her logic was solid. We live in “Winterpeg” and it’s damn cold here...
“Moving the Needle of Awareness”: Lisa Wilder’s Journey to Integrate her Jewish and Metis Identities Fosters Understanding and Empathy
“Uncovering My Metis Roots: A Jewish Woman's Journey,” featuring Winnipeg-born Lisa Wilder, was hosted by Women’s Philanthropy of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg (JFW)...
Editor’s Report: Something Caught my attention on Israeli Television Re: Election Results
I was watching Israeli television in Hebrew when Tzachi Hanegbi, who has been a long time ally and confidant Benjamin Netanyahu said something that caught my attention. Hanegbi...
Speech by Gustavo Zentner, President of Jewish Federation, at Manitoba Legislative Building re: Manitoba Adoption of the IHRA Definition of Antisemitism
Speech delivered by Mr. Gustavo Zentner President, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg October 27, 2022 – Manitoba Legislative Building Manitoba Adoption of the IHRA Definition of...
Review of Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story Winnipeg Jewish Theatre October 29 – November 6. 2022-go see this show!
Old Stock is an exuberant, unconventional hybrid of concert and play, buoyed by the glorious voice and stage presence of Ben Caplan. Two Jewish refugees meet on their first day in...
