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In memory of Tova Vickar, z”l
Tova Vickar was petite in stature and yet she was a giant. Let me explain. On a “macro” level, her life was representative of a generation of heroic Jews who miraculously managed to survive the Holocaust, found themselves in displaced person camps after the war and made their way to the fledgling State of Israel, a country that opened its arms to absorb them. There in Israel they remade their lives anew. Tova’s life exhibits all the dramatic historical events…
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Gray Academy Wins National Library of Israel Poster Competition and Anu Museum (First Place Family Story) Competition
Former Winnipegger’s Stephen and Colleen Cohen Reich whose son is in Israel during the conflict with Iran and other parents share their thoughts with the WJR
60 out of the 85 Buildings of Ben Gurion University in Be’er Sheba have sustained damage from Iranian Missile attacks
Editor’s Report: My Visit to an Israeli Army Base Where the Airforce prepared for an eventual Israel-Iran confrontation
Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia Speaks at CMHR
First Hand Account from Former Winnipegger Reesa Cohen Stone in Be’ersheba re: Israel-Iran War
First Hand Account from Gail Asper O.C., O.M., LL.D., of Life in Jerusalem During the Israel-Iran War
Editor’s Reflections on Etz Chayim Terminating the Membership of an Individual and their Household
Interview with Cheryl Hirsch Katz who is retiring and being honoured by Jewish Child and Family Service at its upcoming Annual General Meeting on June 23, 7 p.m, at Shaarey Zedek
First Hand Account of the Vigil by Manitoba Friends of Standing Together for Gazan Children and Counter Vigil at the CMHR on June 5
Gail Asper announces $3 million dollar gift from the Asper Foundation and her Family Foundation to Shaarey Zedek-Speaks about the Importance of the Synagogue
Anniversary of Six Day War: Remembering Yoram East, A Soldier in the Paratroopers Reserve Brigade that Liberated the Western Wall – “Har Habayit Beyadeinu”
Editor’s Report about the Vigil for Gazan children outside the CMHR on Anniversary of the Six Day War-Assessments by Israel’s Ambassador to Germany in ’67, a Jordanian pilot in ’67, former head of Israeli Intelligence & Dalia Rabin
World Zionist Congress Elections – Why Vote? (Yes, it’s Important)-Vote for Rabbi Kliel Rose and Nola Lazar -any Jew can vote
Winnipeg Beach Events Coming to You This Summer and Canada Day Events at Winnipeg Beach
Spivak’s Open Letter to Mayor Gillingham Protesting the Mayor’s Biz Award to Ramsey Zeid, an Owner of Foodfare, during Jewish Heritage Month
Dr. Cathy Moser Initiates Fundraising Event on June 22 at Camp Massad to Raise Funds for Ground breaking Clinic in Jerusalem to Treat Trauma Victims With Psychotherapy and Psychedelic Medicine
Editorial: Will Mandatory Holocaust Education Inoculate Against Anti-Israel Views?
Compassion and Comedy at the 2025 JNF and Magen Fund Negev Gala honouring Rabbi Yosef Benarroch and Al Benarroch
Jane Enkin Reviews A Nice Jewish Boy , I had The Hart and Swedishkayt, Three Films at the Rady JCC 2025 Winnipeg International Film Festival Sponsored by the Asper Foundation
Rhonda Spivak Reviews Bliss and Come Closer, Films at Rady JCC’s Winnipeg International Film Festival
Two Israeli Paramedics from Magen David Adom Visit Winnipeg at May 8 event at Etz Chayim Synagogue
Winnipeg Jewish community makes comfort dolls and delivers them to Israeli children-Judi Shuster makes over 172 dolls and counting.
Editor’s Review of Films-The Stronghold, Pink Lady and Bad Shabbos-At the Rady JCC’s 2025 Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival Sponsored by The Asper Foundation.
Post Election Analysis: Ben Carr, Doug Eyolfson, Anthony Housefather and Bubble Legislation
Interview With Rabbi Yosef Benarroch and his brother Al Benarroch , 2025 JNF Negev Gala Honourees
BB Camp and Jacob Brodovsky Part Ways- Sarah Gould and Aliza Millo will be the Camp’s co-Directors for the Summer of 2025
Shaarey Zedek Hires Rabbi Carnie Rose as Senior Rabbi
Will Local Palestinians and their Supporters Join The Calls of Protesters in Gaza who Want Hamas out?
Harriet Berkal: A Glimmer of Hope in Healthcare
Ezra Glinter’s Presentation “Becoming the Messiah: The Life and Times of Menachem Mendel Schneerson” at Limmud
Shalom Residence Community Information Open House on Wed April 9,2025
Two Lone Soldiers Recount their Experiences Fighting in Gaza and Lebanon at Asper Campus- Pro-Israel Supporters Outnumber Anti-Israel Protesters
America’s Response to the Holocaust, on Stage and Screen- A closer look at the George Clooney film, The Boys in the Boat
The Bibas Deniers
Naama Samphir presents her documentary on Israel at Limmud-Judi Shuster, Lisa Lewis, Patrick Elazar and the Cornishes speak about volunteer opportunities in Israel
Lisa Lewis: Counting my blessings as an Indigenous person with an understanding of Israelis
Article about Leonard Peikoff and Ayn Rand in The Atlantic
Editorial: Independent Jewish Voices brings in Tal Mitnick who refused to serve in the IDF- but do those he cozied up with agree with him that Oct 7 was criminal?
Tel Aviv University Proposes Multiple Sclerosis Centre to Advance Potential Treatments for the Disease—Plans to Use AI to Revolutionize MS Research
Bryan Schwartz on how the Purim story is much too relevant today
Israel Critic OMar El Akkad Speaks about His Book at McNally Robinson
Bryan Schwartz in the National Post: Three ways We Can Make Internal Trade Easier
Miriam Kohn: Reflections on my trip to Israel, Hostages Square and Volunteering with Sar-el
UM Researcher on Islamophobia Youcef Soufi Launches Book at McNally Robinson-Zeid Thanks McNally for ‘Stocking all the Pro-Palestinian books’
Editorial: Who Will Rule Gaza ?
Honouring David Matas on His Outstanding Commitment to Upholding Human Rights and the Release of the Documentary “The Justice Hunter”
As Enrollment Peaks, Gray Academy embarks on Fundraising Campaign to Support Accessibility to Jewish Day School Education
Taste of Limmud Serves up Great Flavours! Limmud is on March 23
Bryan Schwartz in the National Post: How to appease Trump while strengthening Canada
UM Prof Kjell Anderson in Masters for Human Rights program vilifies CIJA, Housefather, Landsman and organizations combatting antisemitism- UM Responds
From the National Post: David Matas: Respecting international law would mean disregarding ICC warrants against Israeli leaders
Sandy and Robert Shindleman Receive King Charles III Coronation Medal – 50 Years of Shindico
Winnipeg Jewish Theatre Call for Board Directors
Why did the Federal government cut the JCFS Settlement program for Jewish immigrants in the amount of $300,000, and what is being done?
Prof Bryan Schwartz: Israel and Saudia Arabia Should Both play the Trump Card
Poilievre tells Winnipeg Jewish Review in an exclusive interview that he will defund all those with a Woke Anti-semitic Agenda
Editorial: Should the Jewish Community consider bringing in Pro-Israel Indigenous Leaders who understand Jews are Indigenous to the land of Israel ?
From the Editor: Chanukah, The little Oil Lamp and Moshe Dayan: Jewish Indigeneity to the Land of Israel
“The Abandonment of the Jews” at 40: A Book That Saved Lives
Bridges for Peace Raises Money in Wpg at its Annual Fundraiser for Medicycle for Magen David Adom
The Justice Hunter, Yolanda Papini Pollock’s new documentary about David Matas premieres in Wpg on Dec 17,2024 -There is also a children’s book
Is the UM Masters of Human Rights Program Being Taught in an Academically Responsible and Balanced Manner? Student Union holds Anti-Israel event at CMHR -What about Assad?
Jewish Federation Has Shabbat Dinner to Honour Bonds Between Jewish and Filipino Communities sponsored by Asper Foundation
Prof Bryan Schwartz: Like Isaac, you can strive towards the survival of the Jewish people for countless generation to come
Does the CMHR have any standards for groups that use its space? Palestinian speaker says ‘Liberation will come from us only through our struggle, through armed resistance’
Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry Raises $125,000 to go to Magen David Adom, JNF Canada, Leket, Canadian Friends of Haifa University and Operation Lifeshield
From the National Post: Manitoba Teachers Decry Unions Decision to Cancel Administration Education
Harriet Berkal: On Hanukah Let The Light Shine In Those Dark Tunnels
Rabbi Wolpe at Shaarey Zedek’s Inaugural Weekend: Amsterdam, Israel, Antisemitism and Jewish resilience -We have seen Miracles before and I have no doubt we will see them again
Housefather calls for Bubble Legislation, and for Universities to enforce their Codes of Conduct among other measures
Prof Wayne Kaplan -Technion leads in Innovation, from Food Tech to Micro-Electronics, and How Technion’s Development of Night Vision Equipment enabled Israel to Win 1973 Yom Kippur War.
Pro-Palestinian Weekly Protest says No to Two States, and moves to Confusion Corner
Mazel Tov to all those in the Jewish community who received the Inaugural King Charles III Coronation Medal
We Shall Dance Again: Should Chai Folk Ensemble and Kadima Dance Company put together a concert to commemorate those murdered at the Nova Festival, and honour the survivors ?
MP for Winnipeg South Centre Ben Carr: The Issue with Anti-Zionism
Royden Brousseau, Conservative Candidate for Wpg South Centre: Conservative Support for Israel, and Jews here in Canada
BB Camp is Bursting At the Seams as it Marks 70th Anniversary
Resolution to End Cooperation Agreement Between Manitoba Metis Federation, Vickar Group and BGU Defeated
David Bedein: The Fate of the ‘Two State Solution’ following the US Election
UM Does Not Offer Course on Antisemitism and the Holocaust, Notwithstanding Growing Climate of Antisemitism
Harriet Berkal: The Ultimate Catch 22
Dr. Jody Perrun: The wages of slander: Kristallnacht, Gaza, and the resurgence of antisemitism
Rabbi Green’s Yom Kippur Sermon at Shaarey Zedek 5785 : The Values of Israel vs Radical Islam
Columbia University Prof Shai Davidai: The Jewish Community must Make Noise and Stand Up
Petition to End Sales of Israeli Wines at MB Liquor Masts ought to be met with a Buycott of Israeli Wines Wherever they are Carried
Editor’s Report: The Hezbollah flag that I Saw from Sarah Benarroch’s Home on the Border with Lebanon
Editor’s Report: Reflections on the Death of Sinwar-Netanyahu had many chances to take him out before Oct 7
Congratulations to Congregation Shaarey Zedek on completion of L’Dor V’Dor Project and Returning to 561 Wellington Cres-with Editor’s Reminiscences.
Israel’s Envoy Against Antisemitism Michal Cotler: Empowering Communities Through Education
Mark Kagan Urgently Needs A Liver Donor
Close to 2000 people attend Walk for Israel and Oct 7 Commemoration at Asper Campus
Submission of Belle Jarniewski to University of Manitoba Re: Freedom of Expression
“Through Their Eyes” Exhibit — Recovering Hope
Submission of Distinguished Professor Dr. Charles Bernstein, Chair of JPAM, Re: Freedom of Expression at the University of Manitoba
Distinguished Professor Haskel J. Greenfield’s submission to the University of Manitoba Re: Freedom of Expression and Jewish community
Prof. Bryan Schwartz ‘s Response to the University of Manitoba’s Call for Input on Freedom of Expression
Editor’s Submission to University of Manitoba on Freedom of Expression Re: Jewish community
John Spencer, Urban Warfare Expert:Israel has taken more measures to prevent civilian harm than any military in the history of war
Harriet Berkal: The Apple of Our Eyes
