By HOLLY HARRIS
Shaarey Zedek Congregation bade farewell to longtime Rabbi Alan Green and his wife Chaya with a series of events beginning with a gala dinner Thursday, April 26, followed by a special Shabbat service on April 28 that saw participation by Cantors Herschel and Judy Fox.
On May 29th, 2018 the Jewish National Fund (JNF) will be honouring the Manitoba Chapter of Alpha Omega Fraternity and one of its most distinguished members, Dr. Gerald Niznick.
By BERNIE BELLAN
Over 250 people were in attendance at the Adas Yeshurun Herzlia Synagogue Sunday evening May 6th as well-known writer Dara Horn gave a talk titled “Eternal Life - Blessing or Curse?”
Also prior to Dara’s talk, it was announced that the congregation had successfully raised $1.2 million in its recent fund-raising drive and that the mortgage on the building has been halved.
By BERNIE BELLAN
The issue whether certain events that have recently been held in Winnipeg can be fairly termed anti-Semitic has certainly caused quite a furor – at least among some segments of our Jewish community.
In June, 2017, members of the Jewish community participated with a float in the annual Pride Parade and were recognized as “Best Overall Float” for the 2017 event.
By BERNIE BELLAN
For 13 years every year around this time the Arthur V. Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice at St. Paul’s College presents something called The Winnipeg International Storytelling Festival.
By JONATHAN S. TOBIN
Just like when Arafat died, finding a new Palestinian Authority leader isn’t the issue. It’s a sea change in their political culture that’s needed for peace to become possible.
By BERNIE BELLAN On Wednesday, April 25th, the Canadian Mennonite University played host to a speaker by the name of Rev. Naim Ateek, a Palestinian Anglican priest who has been in Canada as part of a cross-country tour. Rev. Ateek promotes something he describes as “Palestinian Liberation Theology”. “
Ed. note: The following copy of a letter sent from the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg to the president of Canadian Mennonite University was received in our office Monday afternoon, April 23. It refers to a decision taken by the Canadian Mennonite University to play host to a contorversial speaker on April 25.
By DON JAMES, National Development Director, Bridges for Peace Canada The physical context for Naim Ateek’s very well-attended lecture at Canadian Mennonite University was outstanding.
By MYRON LOVE
It is with nervous excitement that Pam Bager says that she is looking forward to reconnecting with, most of whom she hasn’t seen in almost 50 years. (*Read more for full photo caption.)
By FREDA GLOW
Over apple juice and chocolate Oreos we reminisced. Sophie Shinewald, 105, has lived alone in her cozy apartment on Matheson Avenue for 20 years, but now she’s planning a move.
