By JESSICA WORB
Murray Gilfix, one of the co-chairs of the BB Camp Capital Campaign is proud to announce a donation of $250,000 from Barry and Rena Shenkarow, Carrie Shenkarow and Jason Olin, and Mira and Matthew Narvey.
By MYRON LOVE
Cancer touches most people in our society at some point in one’s life. Those of us who have been fortunate not to have been stricken with cancer likely have had a family member or close friend who has been.
New research done by a Hebrew University graduate sheds light on the so-called “Islamic State’s” propaganda and other activities, both on the “surface web” (the visible Internet) and what is known as the “Darknet”.
By BERNIE BELLAN
Marsha Cowan is now in her 13th year as CEO of the Jewish Foundation.
By MYRON LOVE
Tracee and Aaron Mellon, Jessica and Joel Cogan and Rebecca Brask are all shepping nachus from their kids. In late April, 10-year-old Naomi Nathanson (Brask’s daughter), 12-year-old Benjy Cogan and brothers Carson (11) and Stafford (9) Mellon all won medals at the annual Manitoba Schools Science Symposium.
With support from the Rady JCC and Shaarey Zedek Congregation, over 70 members of Anakhnu (made up of LGBTQ Jewish members of our community), jammed a float as part of Winnipeg’s Gay Pride Parade on Sunday, June 4. With non-stop Israeli music under the direction of DJ “Max”, Anakhnu members & supporters had a rollicking good time! To see a video clip of the Anakhnu float go to: http://jewishpostandnews.ca/categories-media/71-local/220-anakhnu-float
By BERNIE BELLAN
Over 1300 people were at the Centennial Concert Hall Monday, May 25, for the Jewish National Fund’s 65th Annual Gala. In the photo at left, Rabbi Alan Green receives a commemoration certificate on the occasion of his being this year’s Negev Gala honouree. Left-right: Lance Davis, CEO, JNF Canada; Lorne Weiss, Rudy Fidel, Gala Co-Chairs: Rabbi Alan and Chaya Green; Ted Lyons, Gail Asper, Gala Co-Chairs; Ariel Karabelnicoff, JNF MB & SASK Executive Director; Gerald Labossiere, Gala Co-Chair; Jessica Cogan, JNF Regional President. Keith Levit photo
By MYRON LOVE
Many readers are undoubtedly familiar with Doreen Brownstone for her many roles on stage.
By MYRON LOVE
David Nekrutman is a leader in breaking new ground in Jewish outreach to the Christian world.
By MYRON LOVE
Brit Milah is a central tenet of Judaism – and our community’s mohels take their responsibility very seriously.
