New Rabbi Rose to take helm of Congregation Etz Chayim

By MYRON LOVE
The “Family of Roses” will soon be blooming again in Winnipeg.

In selecting Rabbi Kliel Rose as its new spiritual leader, Congregation Etz Chayim is going back to the future.
Kliel Rose’s parents, Rabbi Neal and Carol Rose have had an ongoing relationship with the congregation – and its predecessor, the Rosh Pina Synagogue – going back 40 years or more.

Broadway musical about Egyptian band stranded in Negev town wins Tony Award for best musical

(JTA) — “The Band’s Visit,” a jewel-box musical based on an Israeli film about an Egyptian band stranded in a hardscrabble Negev town, won the 2018 Tony Award for best musical.

Watch a clip of scenes from "The Band's Visit" at http://jewishpostandnews.ca/categories-media/72-israel-specific/229-the-band-s-visit-now-on-broadway

Annual Kavod evening celebrates volunteers who work for betterment of the community

By MYRON LOVE
They come from various walks of life. They include lawyers and financial planners, teachers, homemakers, a hotelier, a long time camp director and an immigration consultant.
What all those who shared the stage at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on Thursday, May 17, at the annual Jewish Federation of Winnipeg/Combined Jewish Appeal Kavod Evening is a willingness to give of their time for the betterment of our community.

JNF Negev Gala honours members of Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity and Dr. Gerald Niznick

By BERNIE BELLAN

The Jewish National Fund held another very successful gala May 29, the proceeds of which will go to help build a dental clinic in Israel for children and young adults with special needs.
Honouress this year included members of the Manitoba Chapter of the Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity, with special honouree Dr. Gerald Niznick.

Pioneer of dental implants Dr. Gerald Niznick gifts $7.5 million

May 29, 2018 – The College of Dentistry has received the largest gift in its history, from Dr. Gerald and Mrs. Reesa Niznick.

Jewish students at Brock Corydon, Grant Park shine at Winnipeg, Manitoba science symposiums

New biography of Binyamin Netanyahu helps to unravel the mystery surrounding a very complicated man

“Bibi – The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu”
By Anshel Pfeffer
McClelland & Stewart
Published May 2018
423 pages
Reviewed by
BERNIE BELLAN
Even his name adds to the confusion surrounding just who is Bibi Netanyahu.

Developer with social conscience creates new affordable housing option for rural Manitoba communities

By MYRON LOVE

Ellery Broder’s life and career philosophy has been guided by certain tenets.

Arnold Frieman to receive honourary doctorate of laws from U of M

By SHELLEY ROBERTSON (Copyright to The Jewish Post & News)
Winnipeg philanthropist and businessman Arnold Frieman is being honoured by the University of Manitoba with an honorary degree at a convocation ceremony on Friday, June 8.

Nominees for Jewish Athlete of the Year announced

By HARVEY ROSEN

My, how rapidly time passes. It seems ever so recent that Teemu Selanne was the featured celebrity at the 45th Rady JCC Sports Dinner on May 10th, 2017.

Jewish Heritage Centre holds another in continuing series of programs about Manitoba Jewish physicians

By BERNIE BELLAN
The Jewish Heritage Centre held another in a series of programs looking back at a century of Manitoba Jewish physicians on Thursday, May 17, at the Berney Theatre.

Bryan Schwartz's "Consoulation: A Musical Meditation"