For Immediate Release May 2, 2013 Statement on Qatari Bid to Host the ICAO Toronto, ON – Today, media have reported that the Qatari government is attempting to gain support in the international community to have the International Civil Aviation Organization...
For Immediate Release May 2, 2013 The Centre Applauds Parliamentary Study on Jewish Refugees from Arab Countries Ottawa, ON – Today, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development commenced a study on the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO, April 17, 2013 – B'nai Brith Canada is questioning why the investigation of its complaint to the Calgary Police about a Muslim website www.muslimsofcalgary.cahas been shut down. The Jewish human rights...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marshall Wittmann, mwittmann@aipac.org April 16, 2013 SENATE COMMITTEE ADOPTS STRONG, BI-PARTISAN RESOLUTION STANDING WITH ISRAEL AGAINST IRANIAN NUCLEAR THREAT WASHINGTON — AIPAC praises the Senate Foreign...
Hi, I was thrilled to read Rhonda Spivak's article on Josh Morry's action. Would you please ensure that the following information reaches Josh Morris, as it could be useful to him in any future court action? The following excerpt is from the EU Working definition of...
There was an error in the reportage of a supposed "apology" from Miftah organization director Hannan Ashrawi for alleging that the Jews use Moslem or Christian blood in their Matzot. What counts is what is written in Arabic. When you check the Arabic...
It wouldn’t stop Israel’s idiots from trying to hand back the Golan to a post-Assad regime. Israel after all, developed at great cost the oil fields of Sinai and their economic importance never stopped the idiots named Rabin and Begin from handing...
Dear Friends, We have had beautiful Rosh Chodesh celebrations in this new series since October, 2012. Many thanks to our volunteer teachers and to everyone who has shared her voice. I'm pleased to tell you that through donations at our events we raised over $60...
Interesting article! Cheryl Bohkaut
Hi Rhonda Good article.What an experience you had! Are you ok with it being posted on our CFHU website? Chag Sameach Miriam Pilc Levine, Canadian Friends of Hebrew University Editor's response: Yes, please post on CFHU website. As Murray Palay has noted,...
Rhonda, My immediate response was 'oy' - not eloquent, but there it is. There are such troubling issues about the humanity of Judaism that permits the terrorist to be treated alongside his victims. In this case, maybe he will give them some information, although it's...
Great story! I have met Hezbollah members in different venues [Editor;s note: in his work with the UN acting as a mediator]. They should never be underestimated. Take Care, Alan Levy, Assoc.Professor Alan Levy BA, MIR,LLM Human Resources,Labour...
March 22, 2013 AIPAC SALUTES PRESIDENT OBAMA’S HISTORIC TRIP TO ISRAEL WASHINGTON — AIPAC salutes President Obama’s historic trip to Israel which reaffirmed the unbreakable bonds and deep affection between these two key allies. We...
From: irwin.cotler.c1@parl.gc.caThis sender is in your safe list. Sent: March-21-13 12:46:31 PM To: irwin.cotler.c1@parl.gc.ca Co-Chairs of Inter-Parliamentary Group Call on Iran to Uphold International Obligations, Release its...
March 15, 2013 Dear Rhonda Spivak, Editor, Looking for Bar/Bat Mitzvah boys and girls videos, sharing their experiences of how young people can do good things for others. For Immediate Release Mazeltov.com Announces the 2013 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Video Contest "What It...
Are you aware that floral fruit arrangements are considered non kosher. I tried to take one arrangement, (sent by a relative in the U.S) to the Sharon home and was told that it was not kosher and they would not put it in their fridge. The reason they gave was that the...
Are there going to be any Pro Israel supporters with signs showing up at front of the Bay to counter the anti Israel protesters? If not, Why not? The public needs to know the other side to this conflict Mark Kittner
March 15, 2013 HI WJR are you familiar with the book by Barry Shaw entitled: ISRAEL - Reclaiming the Narrative? the first chapter is great. it's called: If You're Going to Boycott Israel - Do It Properly! the chapter goes on to list all the things that have...
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2013/03/05-7 And then I read this and am reminded why Israel is called an Apartheid State, despite my constant wishes to reframe and look to solutions that are not name-calling-based or polarizing. I want one Israeli apologist to read...
Dear Friends, I'm so excited about our Rosh Chodesh program, Monday, March 11! Some of us were born here, and have the stories of mothers or grandmothers who came to Winnipeg, others have lived here for years, and some are recent arrivals, just now making the city...
For immediate Release: March 6, 2013 11:00 AM Software could help discover next piano prodigy School Celebrates New Technology for Teaching Piano The Ohr HaEmet School will be hosting a demonstration of its music curriculum utilizing the Colorkeys software program On...
Toronto, March 6 2012 – B’nai Brith Canada has called the latest tirade of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) against the Jewish state a distortion of the union’s core mandate. In its March newsletter, CUPW accused Israel of a list of...
Dear Editor, It finally dawned on me. In Canada (and the rest of the Western world) shooting conflicts between Israelis and Palestinians always receive more ink than when Arabs shoot at one another. Even when the number of casualties is only a fraction of the...
I am a South African Jew who lives in Johannesburg. articles irrelevant. What did interest me was the article on the number of Jewish alcoholics and prescription addicts in Winnipeg. I thought this rather strange as I had always believed that the socio-economic...
I am Canadian – living in Ontario- A year ago I was taken by a Yerushalmi guide to dine in a local Jericho restaurant. I got the feeling I was in an independant city state with far less government oppression than I feel in Ontario. I spoke with quite a...
February 19, 2013 The Centre Commends the Federal Government on the Launch of the Office of Religious Freedom Toronto, ON – Today, the Government of Canada announced the establishment of the Office of Religious Freedom. The Office, which will be an arm of the...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, February 19, 2013 B'nai Brith Canada has applauded the government for establishing the new 'Office of Religious Freedom'. The Jewish human rights organization, which has been championing the rights of religious minorities in Canada and...
BRAVO!!!! Assoc.Professor Alan Levy BA, MIR,LLM Human Resources,Labour Relations & Dispute Resolution Department of Business Administration Faculty of Arts Brandon University
BRAVO!!!! Assoc.Professor Alan Levy BA, MIR,LLM Human Resources,Labour Relations & Dispute Resolution Department of Business Administration Faculty of Arts Brandon University
I enjoy reading the review, especially since my wife Annette (Bush) and I left Winnipeg in 1957 for Israel, for six months at Kibbutz Hazoraya and a 18 months at Moshav Orot. We returned to Winnipeg in 1959 for 3 years to finish my studies Ms. in agriculture and 3...
Dear Friends, Neighbours and Residents of River Heights! This is a reminder notice regarding our upcoming meeting on: February 19th, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Asper Community Campus (123 Doncaster St) in the Berney Theatre Foyer. Speaker: Michael Robinson,...
Zelda and yours truly were married at the Herzlia Synagogue in Winnipeg It brings back many fond memories. Excellent editorial article Aron Wolfson
Feb 10, 2013 To the Editor, What a moving editorial! Thank you, Rhonda. No one could have said it better! Juxtaposing the once vibrant orthodox Synagogue in Brussels, Belgium, (now a museum) with what is about to happen with Herzlia is a stark reminder of what could...
Dear Rhonda, I’ve just enjoyed reading your report concerning your visit to the ‘Grande Shul’ in Brussels. As I was born and raised in Winnipeg, and lived in Brussels for about 32 years, until retiring to Toronto in 2011, I thought I’d give you...
PRESS RELEASE (Ra’anana, Israel), 12 February 2013 A JEWISH PERSPECTIVE ON VALENTINE’S DAY, A NEW SEXUAL SELF-LOVE METHOD: FEMFEELING The Torah places an obligation upon husbands to make their wives happy during marital relations;...
Feb 4, 2013 To the Editor Re Max Roytenberg When he was in High School, his column was entitled "Menchem's Pidgeonhole".I wonder if he remembers that ? Bill Lifchus, Toronto
Feb 4, 2012 Jewish Roots To the Editor Hello, my name is Rogerio Areias. I am a son to Portuguese parents and have been looking into the history of where we came from and there is a large possibility that we are of Jewish roots. Our ancestors most...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2013 AIPAC mourns the passing of Mayor Ed Koch WASHINGTON — AIPAC mourns the passing of Mayor Ed Koch, an indefatigable defender of the American-Israel relationship. With an unmatched passion, Ed Koch could always be...
For Immediate Release January 28, 2013 Statement on the Iranian-Argentinian Agreement Toronto, ON – Today, Iran and Argentina announced an agreement to establish a “truth commission” to examine the 1994 bombing of the Israeli-Argentine Mutual...
B'nai Brith Canada Congratulates New Ontario Liberal Party Leader FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Toronto, January 26, 2013 - B'nai Brith Canada has extended its congratulations to Kathleen Wynne on her victory in the Ontario Liberal Party leadership race. "We extend...
B'nai Brith Canada urges UN to mark Holocaust memorial day by putting its own house in order FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 25, 2013 TORONTO - B’nai Brith Canada is calling on the United Nations (UN) to mark this Sunday's International Holocaust...
Iran’s Assets in Canada must be Frozen and Given back to the People of Iran after Regime Change! January 23, 2013 Sayeh Hassan is an Iranian Canadian lawyer, blogger and a pro-democracy activist stated Ontario Court of Appeal has...
16 Jan 2012 The Sea of Galilee is nearly full again. Read what ex-classmate Rhonda Spivak writes about flooding in Israel - I especially like the cooking show stuff at the end! Marty Goldberg
Jan 15, 2012 Dear Friends, Neighbors and Community members, Round One - we won!!!!! Thank you to each and everyone of you who came together to help protect & save our community. Fort Distributors lost it's Appeal of the By Law...
To the Editor, I am very proud of the Winnipeg Council of Rabbis. I regret deeply the stance that the Rady Centre has taken. Will the leaders of that non-obsersvant community be eshewing circumcision, next? On whom, then, will the longevity of...
Dear River Heights Residents friends and neighbours: We are looking forward to seeing you out this Tuesday night [Jan 8] at Sir John Franklin Community Centre at 7pm for our very important meeting with our representatives. We are also forwarding the following...
Editor, Below, FYI. Best, David Harris David B. Harris Barrister and Solicitor; Director International Intelligence Program INSIGNIS Strategic Research Inc. Ottawa, Canada 613.233.1220 insignissr@rogers.com ...
This is to remind you of our upcoming RHRA meeting this Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 between 7-9 pm at the Sir John Franklin Community Centre located at 1 Sir John Franklin Road. It is very important to get as many people as possible out to this meeting as Ms....
Toronto, December 21, 2012 B'nai Brith Canada has sent a letter to Liberal leadership candidate Marc Garneau thanking him for his stance regarding the 'Reviving the Islamic Spirit' convention taking place in Toronto Dec 21-23 2012. The Jewish human rights...
WASHINGTON — AIPAC applauds the 74 Senators who signed a letter to President Obama urging further pressure on Iran until Tehran takes decisive steps to curtail its nuclear program. The letter urges implementation of all existing U.S. sanctions and adoption of...
