25 May 2012 JERUSALEM - In response to Amnesty International's 2012 World Report, NGO Monitor today released the following statement: · As in many previous reports, Amnesty continues to level unsupported allegations of violations of international law...
Date: Mon, 7 May 2012 21 Rhonda, Congratulations on your getting your piece published in the Jerusalem Post. It was very interesting and quite well written. All the best, Gary Javitch freelancer Member, AJPA
Mon, 7 May 2012 Thank you for sending it. I will run it in our upcoming issue, space permitting. Regards, Pam Pam Spence, editor
May 7, 2012 To the Editor, Hershel Fox - ex Winnipeger - led services at Talmud Torah...
to the Editor, May 10 Details of the scheduled re-interment and glorification of a major Nazi collaborator just announced:...
TORONTO, 1 May 2012 – B’nai Brith Canada has denounced the newest report on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by the United Church of Canada (UCC), an organization that has become notorious for its rhetoric against the Jewish State....
April 30, 2012 Toronto, ON – In response to news that Benzion Netanyahu passed away early this morning, David Koschitzky, Chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, issued the following statement: “We were saddened today to hear of the passing of...
Hi Rhonda, I am a producer with CBC Radio here in Winnipeg. I read with interest your editorial/observation about the significance of the Jewish vote in the U-S election, and efforts the two presidential candidates are making to court it. I wondered whether...
May 9, 2012 Bill Recommends Ways to Bolster U.S. Security Through our Relationship with Israel WASHINGTON — AIPAC applauds the overwhelming House passage (411-2) of the United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 (H.R. 4133). This vote...
1May 2012 TORONTO - This past weekend Mark Waldman, Executive Director of the Canadian Jewish Political Affairs Committee (CJPAC) was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal -which celebrates significant contributions...
Tue, 1 May 2012 Hi Rhonda, Hope you've been able to lick (??!!) the lice problem. When I read your seder story, I thought the following might give you some suggestions about "the problem" ...
April 26, 2012 Toronto, ON - In recognition of Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israel's Independence Day), David Koschitzky, Chair of the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, issued the following statement: "On behalf of Canada's Jewish community, we want to wish...
17 April 2012 To the Editor, Dear Family, Friends, Colleagues, and Others (you know who you are!), I am so excited to announce that last week my novel, FUGITIVE COLORS, went LIVE on Amazon/Kindle. I would be honored to have you...
I read with interest the scholarly thesis of both Dr. Catherine Chatterley and Dr. Adam Muller on the Holocaust. An important and thoughtful debate between 2 scholars. However those of us who are Holocaust survivors and don't function on a scholarly level we need to...
I just read your article about funding students to attend conferences, fellowships and training programs. There are tons of student opportunities out there beyond CJPAC. CFJS took students this year (1 from Winnipeg) to AIPAC, and are taking a delegation to...
3 April 2012 Don’t turn the holiday sour (hametz), Don’t busy yourself with the petty or with the material Don’t immerse yourself in cleaning every little corner of the house Light up the corners of your hearts Let...
April2, 2012 To the Editor, Have you seen this April Fool's joke suggesting the Canadian Human Rights Mueum has been turned into a waterpark ? http://m.winnipegsun.com/2012/04/01/april-fools-article S. Koy, Winnipeg
2 April 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: VIDEO: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS ABUSING HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE April 2, 2012 BOSTON – Americans for Peace and Tolerance/On Campus today released a video documenting Northeastern University faculty members abusing...
31 March 2012 Bog River in Concert: Ben Hadaller, Carly Dow, Dave Barchyn Saturday April 14, 7:30pm 1077 Grant and Wilton, in Temple Shalom hall across from Grant Park Shopping Centre Doors open at 7:00pm, Tickets $10, Tel: 488-0207...
2 April 2012 Dear Friends, 1. We would like to wish everyone a happy Passover, the festive holiday of freedom. This year the holiday is very special for us – we are delighted that Gilad Shalit will celebrate his first Passover with his family after 5...
April 3, 2012 Great ARTICLE on Bob Freedman and he has a great family who also deserve recognition For his community leadership Celebrating 25 years all year is warranted It is especially important that we honor those who work for the community There is a...
March 30, 2012 Subject: Bog River 7:30pm Sat. Apr.14 Coffee House The Grant & Wilton Coffee House presents: Bog River in Concert: Ben Hadaller, Carly Dow, Dave Barchyn Saturday April 14, 7:30pm 1077 Grant and Wilton, in Temple...
26 March 2012 Toronto, March 26, 2012 - B'nai Brith Canada has extended its congratulations to Thomas Mulcair on his selection as leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada (NDP). "We extend our congratulations to...
March 25, 2012 To Rhonda Spivak, Editor of The Winnipeg Jewish Review I would like to applaud Dr. Catherine Chatterley for her courageous and corrective essay in response to the Dachau exhibit, which has been promoted as a kind of "interfaith experience,"...
In memory of the victims of the March 19, 2012 anti-Semitic terror attack in Toulouse, France The League for Human Rights of B’nai Brith Canada and Congregation Shaarey Zedek Synagogue invite you to a ceremony in memory of the victims of Toulouse....
23 March 2012 Last year, before Rabbi Yonatan Sandler returned to his native Toulouse, France to teach in the Ozar Hatorah School, he taught ninth graders at Boys Town Jerusalem?s "Naale Zion" program for French immigrants. Although the Boys Town work...
23 March 2012 Toronto, ON – On Thursday, Mohamed Merah died after a gun battle with police, following a 32-hour standoff at an apartment in Toulouse. Merah is said to have admitted to the murder of seven in the Toulouse area, including a Rabbi and three...
March 22, 2012 To the Editor, Just a brief note of appreciation and thanks for your diligence in sending The Winnipeg Jewish Review to my mailbox on a regular and continuing basis....Too often time goes by and one simply does not find the time to...
19 March 2012 Freelance writers wishing to apply for the book or magazine award can submit their work from Monday, March 12, 2012 until Friday June 15, 2012 at 5 PM PST. Information about the criteria for the awards is set out in the Call for Submissions and can be...
March 23, 2012 The UnitedNations Holocaust Programme partners with the State of Israel to observe the 50thAnniversary of The Eichmann Trial "With Me Here AreSix Million Accusers: The Eichmann Trial in Jerusalem” Exhibit Opening and Reception Thursday, 19...
March 22 To the Editor, I am writing a response to Elliot Levin’s view that the WJT should have produced the Tony Kushner play Angels In America ( Part 1).I strongly disagree. I am a defender of free speech and do not support any form...
March 19,2012 Liberal Justice and Human Rights Critic Irwin Cotler today condemned the recent series of attacks in France which have claimed the lives of a Rabbi and three Jewish schoolchildren, in addition to three French-North African paratroopers. Said...
19 March 2012 CIPAC Christians’ Israel Public Action Campaign www.cipaconline.org Dear Friends, CIPAC condemns today's wanton, unprovoked slaughter of innocent children and teacher at a Jewish school in France. We also pray the...
March 19, 2012 French media have reported that a shooting outside a Jewish school in Toulouse France left at least four people dead on Monday morning. French authorities report that the shooter opened fire at the entrance to the OzarHa'Torah school, and then...
March 19,2012 Due to the overwhelming success of Gray Academy's last Jets Raffle, the Graduating class of 2012 will be raffling off a Jets Jersey that has been signed by 4 Jets players in support of our grad. Raffle tickets cost only $5 and can be found...
March 1, 2012 What happened to Finklestein could it be the arab spring?????? After Goldstone, perhaps we have a trend??/ Zelda Harris Tel Aviv
Feb 24, 2012 To the Editor, please see letter sent to Harvard University: Dear Ms. Ivanova, Greetings from Jerusalem. The Center for Near East Policy Research focuses much attention on UNRWA, including news articles , movies, investigative studies and a...
March 14, 2012 To the Editor, My newest book, Who Stole My Religion? Revitalizing Judaism and Applying Jewish Values to Help Heal Our Imperiled Planet, has just been published. You can read the eBook version (which has...
March 16, 2012 Crippling Sanctions on Iran Still Needed WASHINGTON — AIPAC welcomes yesterday’s announcement by the European Union and the SWIFT Board to cut ties with blacklisted Iranian banks. We applaud the work done by Congress and the administration...
8 March 2012, Dear Editor, This is with respect to the ad/article published in your publication which compared Ahmadinejad to an Iranian King, while distorting the historic facts. The Name of King Ahasuers, only appears in the mythic stories that was compiled by a...
To The Editor, March 5, 2012, Please see the letter below sent re: boycott at the Lavan store in Vancouver that sells Israeli soap. Orli Avior and Anne Shalom, Israel Subject: Boyoctt of Lavan Store in Vancouver Hon Mayor Robertson I have...
2 March 2012 Top American and Israeli Leaders to Headline Conference WASHINGTON — The American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) annual Policy Conference is the most important event of the year for America’s pro-Israel community. This...
4 March 2012 The Common Swift is a unique bird that spends most of its life on the wing. It feeds on flying insects, which it hunts in the air, it drinks while flying, it sleeps on the wing and it even mates on the wing at the beginning of the breeding...
4 march 2012 TORONTO, ON – On February 23, 2012, the Ontario Legislature passed Bill 17, An Act to Proclaim the Month of May Jewish Heritage Month. The legislation received strong cross-party support, being introduced by Liberal MPP Mike Colle as a private...
Sun, 4 Mar 2012 To the Editor, Hoping you can direct me in my serch to find cousins on my mothers side of family. The information I have is that there were 2 first cousins who lived in Winnipeg, there names: Louis and Bernard Rubin....
March 1, 2012 Ottawa, ON – This weekend, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be visiting Canada to meet with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, key officials, and members of Canada’s Jewish community. In anticipation, David Koschitzky, Chair of the...
20 February 2012 Dear Rhonda, I just wanted to say thank you for all your support. If it wasn't for you in the first instance I would not have visited Winnipeg. It really was incredible, the warmth I felt from the community and it really was special, and the Jewish...
19 February 2012 Rhonda, The drums for war with Iran sound more loudly with every passing day. Let’s acknowledge up front the very real and legitimate fear that this Iranian regime might acquire a nuclear weapon. Security – for Israel,...
Feb 16, 2012 Hi Rhonda, RE:TIME FOR GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE AT GRAY ACADEMY Thank you for publishing Eliot's op-ed. As a former JWC student, I was delighted to read Eliot's article, and proposal for a Gay-Straight Alliance at the Academy. There are...
To the Editor, Feb 14, 2012 I would like to share with Winnpeg News free weekly good news form Israel including Israel's humanitarian work, medical achievements, technology innovations and much much more at www.verygoodnewsisrael.blogspot.com" ...
