Earl Barish’s nephew, Howard Barish, making big splash in Hollywood

By MYRON LOVE

Winnipeg-born filmmaker Howard Barish has joined the big leagues.

Sandy Shindleman talks about his career...and the challenges he's faced as a developer

By BERNIE BELLAN
The name “Shindleman” has become synonymous with a certain style of business development in Winnipeg.

Jewish Heritage Centre presents exhibition of long-hidden photographs taken by RAF pilot killed in action in WWII

“The Lost Expressionist: Nick Yudell’s Journey in Images. A hidden cache; a world seen through the daring eye of an unknown photographer”.  The inaugural exhibition and multimedia presentation by Celia Rabinovitch, Ph.D., hosted by the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada. Newly restored negatives from a concealed cache reveal a young photographer from Morden and Winnipeg, who became an RAF pilot, shot down in the Western Desert of World War II, who created a powerful legacy.

Winnipeg Jewish Men’s Slo-Pitch 2017 Recap

By DARREN ELKIN

Here’s how things looked at the beginning of this years’ slo-pitch season: After a disappointing 2016 season, the Sweepers were looking for a little revenge and a return to form; the House of Ashkenazi was looking for its fourth title in six years; the Swingers were looking to get back to the finals - and this time show-up; the Gloverboys were just looking to win a series; and the Hammers and Diamonds were looking to survive the season and show some progress.

New book describes how Israel retains its military edge over its neighbours

Reviewed by JOSEPH LEVEN
The Weapons Wizards tells the story of how Israel rose from having no weapons production capacity at all at the time of its founding in 1948 to becoming one of the world’s great weapons producers in our day.

Ukrainian-born Elana El's paintings on display at Shaarey Zedek

By REBECA KUROPATWA

Born in Ukraine, Elena El made aliyah with her family when she was 18 years old and lived near Haifa.

Bernstein brothers honoured by medical colleagues

By MYRON LOVE

This past spring, brothers Dr. Keevin and Dr. Charles Bernstein were both recognized by their colleagues.

Argentinean-born Carolina Fridman new president of Winnipeg NCJW

By REBECA KUROPATWA

For some time already, our community has been enjoying positive growth via newcomers from Israel, Argentina, and more.  And, many of these new community members are eager to give back to the community and beyond.

Naomi and Gerald Brounstein: A life of charity, practicing law and farming!

By KINZEY POSEN

Every May, Gerald Brounstein leaves his law practice in Israel, gets on a flight to Canada and makes his way to Kamsack, Saskatchewan where he fires up his tractor, to seed the fields.

Did Winnipeg Police Service ignore graffiti found all over Wellington Crescent?

By BERNIE BELLAN
Graffiti that was found spray-painted on park benches and other sites primarily along Wellington Crescent and which was first discovered on Sunday, August 13 set off a whirlwind of news coverage and analysis.