OTTAWA “ The Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, made the following statement today on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah: As the Jewish community here in Canada and around the world marks Rosh Hashanah “the Jewish New Year“ let...
Dear Rhonda, I enjoyed reading this little story of real people .....trapped pawns by their leaders. - Hillel Taylor
Very funny article. I like it. Would you like to write about the first ever aliyah ticket in the modiin municipal election being run by an ex-wpg shaliach? - Jonny Cline, Modiin Israel
If the Arabic-speaking Christians of the Holy Land are descended from Jews, how come the run-of-the-mill Ashkenazic Jewish genome is closer to that of the Samaritans than to the genome of the Arabic-speaking Christians of the Holy Land? Whether Ashkenazim or...
Thank you for sharing this sharp and funny piece with me. - Arlene Kushner
A terrific story. - Sandra Antoniani
I really enjoyed reading this article. It sounds like quite an adventure. Kol- hakavod. - Michelle Cohen, Israel
Sounds like quite an experience. - Gilead Paritsky, Israel
Wow… - Oren Basson
Good! - Eliyahu Richter, Jerusalem
MEDIA STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center Condemns ads slated for TransLink, Vancouver Toronto, August 26, 2013 - Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center is deeply disturbed to learn about...
Dear Rhonda; I was deeply saddened but not shocked by your article about the Hitler figurine. The generation of perpetrators, bystanders, victims and liberators is inexorably leaving the stage of history. Those who seek to recast history to fit their bigoted world...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dougald Lamont becomes official Contestant for Manitoba Liberal Leader WINNIPEG - Dougald Lamont has become an official contestant for the Leadership of the Manitoba Liberal Party. Lamont said that his main focus...
Dear Editor, I'm writing to you from London in case you might be able to help. I'm researching a relative of mine,Michael Posner, who I believe emigrated from England to Canada via Australia & I came across a photograph of a Michael Posner from your...
Hello, Your article Limmud Festival : Art therapy with Tzafi Weinberg, Family Legacy Videos with Shirland Productions mentions Shirith Pais, and Yolanda Papini-Pollack's video of Irma's Dream. I was just on your website and noticed to my shock and dismay that...
Yesterday in the Legislature I made a comment that was offensive, which I regret. It was a poor choice of words on my part, especially given that they were directed at a colleague of mine for whom I have the greatest respect. I have since apologized to that member and...
Rhonda, Interesting article about Israel urging Canada not to cut its subsidy of the P.A.. The controversial part is, "But former Canadian ambassador Mike Molloy said the notes and the Conservative government’s subsequent decision to continue...
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Dear Rhonda Spivak My friend Barb Taverna has been good enough to give me your name and email address. I read your piece on the Venetian glass chess p[ieces showing Jewish versus goyish sides and wonder if you have any further information on the...
For Immediate Release August 1, 2013 The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs Applauds Queen’s Park for Refusing Permit for Al-Quds Day Ottawa, ON – Today, the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) received a letter from the Sergeant-at-Arms...
August 1, 2013 NEWS RELEASE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE MANITOBA LIBERAL PARTY ENDORSES RANA BOKHARI FOR LEADER WINNIPEG, Manitoba Robert Young, the vice-president of the Manitoba Liberal Party, today announced...
Once again the Islamists in Toronto are getting ready to mark Al Quds Day with a demonstration at Queen’s Park on August 3rd 2013 at 3:00 p.m. Why should Canadians be concerned about it? Al Quds is an annual event founded by the Islamic dictator Ayatollah...
30 JULY 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NDP MLA’S RESOLUTION ON NUTRITIONAL EXPERIMENTS PASSES UNANIMOUSLY A Private Member’s Resolution introduced by NDP MLA for The Pas Frank Whitehead, which calls on the federal government to expand the mandate...
Hello we are a young family with two small children want to immigrate to Canada in Winnipeg please help us we need you to thank you. Ilan Aleav
Toronto, ON - Today, it was reported that the Israeli team participating in this week's Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Women's World Cup in Oshawa will not be able to play in the final rounds should the team qualify because those games are taking...
WASHINGTON — AIPAC welcomes Ron Dermer as Israel's new ambassador to the United States. Mr. Dermer has a deep understanding of the critical value of the U.S.-Israel relationship and the importance of further strengthening the alliance between these two...
This was a fascinating article and I'm anxious to read the next installment. I hope it comes out soon. (I was really glad to read that you said Kaddish at the old synagogue.) Dafna Yee
Haven't yet gotten into them, but by the headlines, this edition should keep me reading for quite a while. Great, Rhonda.
Dear Editor: We are seeking stories about personal experiences with intuition, premonition or precognition for a book we are writing. We invite WINNIPEG JEWISH REVIEW readers to share such stories with us. The stories we have in mind...
Fantastic article, Rhonda! - Jeremy Bellar
Most interesting article- I appreciated it. Will try to visit your website when possible; it looks great! In the interim, please don't hesitate to pass anything along to me. Thanks! - Barbara Taverna
Nice Paper you devised and edit. Enjoyed readng some of the articles - Howard Rypp, Tel-Aviv
Mazel Tov, Mazel Tov! With the deepest and most profound sense of gratitude to the Al-mighty we are proud to announce the engagement of our daughter Chana to Yehuda Geisinsky of Crown Heights, Brooklyn. As...
Hurray Elliot! I moved to West K. From River Heights seventeen years ago and I have no issues..save a lack of decent eateries...but EK faces the same problem...it's all a mind set. We have The Wellness Inst for fitness and, let's face it, driving south for...
For Immediate Release Toronto, ON – Today, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) confirmed that it has informed the Canadian Soccer Association that players are permitted to wear turbans while playing soccer. In response,...
Hello, I am the grand daughter of Joseph J. Goodman who lived in Winnipeg from 1900 to 1923. Joseph Goodman was dedicated to the Jewish people and the Zionist cause and became one of the best known and admired Jews in Western Canada. He is well documented in...
Hello Rhonda Prepes, I enjoyed reading your article. The 3-to-1 odds of more women to men at single events is not limited to Jewish singles, it is also occurs at many single events. It can even be as high as 10 women to every 1-2 single men. The other issues is that...
On Sunday June 2nd 2013 many Iranian Canadians came together to protest against an event held to commemorate Khomeini’s anniversary in Toronto. This event was organized by the “Muslim Community of GTA” and took place at the Islamic Society of York...
I enjoyed the thoughtful writing in the Op-Ed: "Canada, Norway and Antisemitism?" By Leigh Halprin of Winnipeg. Living in essentially rural Washington State, I was guarded about attitudes toward Jews, and wondered how often I would be dealing with out...
For Immediate Release Ottawa, ON – Today, the Government of Canada imposed additional sanctions on Iran for the purpose of strengthening the international effort to counter the Iranian regime’s illegal nuclear program. Minister of Foreign Affairs John...
press release PARLIAMENTARY “IRAN ACCOUNTABILITY WEEK” TO BE HELD MAY 27-31 PARLIAMENTARIANS SOUND THE ALARM ON IRANIAN DOMESTIC REPRESSION Ottawa – May 27th, 2013 – Canadian MPs James Bezan, Paul Dewar, and Irwin Cotler are...
Dear Sir/Madame, I am looking forward to viewing Martin Himmel's documentary on "Jew Bashing"? and I can access this through Vision T.V. but I have American Friends who tell me they are denied access into the Website and they would also...
Dear Editor, my name is Hugh O'Donnell and I am attempting to find the location of a monument to this gentleman who was killed in action while attached to my army reserve regiment, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada near Claire Tizon in France. Capt....
Open Letter-"GLOBAL DIALOGUE" or "REFORMISTS" DIAL-UP published on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 "GLOBAL DIALOGUE" or "REFORMISTS" DIAL-UP A Lost Opportunity For: A Real"GLOBAL DIALOGUE ON THE FUTURE OF IRAN" May 15, 2013...
B’nai Brith Applauds Government for Deporting PFLP Terrorist Toronto- April 29, 2013 B’nai Brith Canada is applauding Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney and the Government of Canada for their leadership in deporting Mahmoud...
As you know, world-renowned physicist Stephen Hawking joined the academic boycott of Israel and pulled out of the Israeli Presidential Conference: Facing Tomorrow 2013, under the auspices of Israeli President Shimon Peres, “in protest of Israel's treatment of...
To the Editor, Ever since the Federal government got involved, suddenly Asper’s dream for a human rights museum has been corrupted by various ethnic/religious groups vying for attention for whatever suffering they have undergone at the hands of others and...
Look forward to your editions...love them....thanks Penny Ganetsky
Burnaby, BC Apr. 18. '13. Last month the Vancouver Jewish Independent wrote an editorial, questioning why CUPW, the union of Canadian postal workers, needed to send representatives to Judea and Semaria, also known as the 'Westbank', and also questioning whether...
Dear friends, family and neighbours, The following is a summary of recent activity from your Silos committee. As construction season is upon us, we must remain vigilant for any activity at the CANDO site at the corner of Lindsay & Grant (across from the co-op gas...
