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Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg named as an “Officer to the Order of Canada”

Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg

By BERNIE BELLAN
The list of recipients of the Order of Canada named by Canada’s Governor General, Julie Payette, now includes Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg of Winnipeg.

Read more: Dr. Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg named as an “Officer to the Order of Canada”

Larry and Tova Vickar and Jewish Heritage Centre recognize Siepman family for World War II rescue efforts

(l-r): Vickar Community Chevrolet service manager Ryan Siepman, Community Chev President Larry Vickar, and Ryan’s father, John Siepman, holding framed photos from Yad Vashem

By MYRON LOVE
If you are visiting the Asper Jewish Community Campus and you make a left turn at the Berney Theatre, you will come to the Freeman Family Foundation Holocaust Education Centre.

Read more: Larry and Tova Vickar and Jewish Heritage Centre recognize Siepman family for World War II rescue...

Dan the Carver carves unique role for himself carving mezuzah casings

"Dan the Carver"; some of his wooden mezuzahs

By MYRON LOVE

Danny Waldman says that he has always enjoyed the challenge of doing something no one else is doing. That philosophy has led him to forge a niche creating hand-crafted mezzuzah casings out of blocks of wood.

Read more: Dan the Carver carves unique role for himself carving mezuzah casings

Ongoing stories about Town Island and lawsuit against parents of Gray Academy students nearing conclusions

Bernie newBy BERNIE BELLAN

The above two stories on our website have to do with stories whose final resolution is up in the air. Of the two stories, the story about the future of Town Island is of much more importance.

Read more: Ongoing stories about Town Island and lawsuit against parents of Gray Academy students nearing...

Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education awarded judgment in lawsuit brought against parents of former Gray Academy students - but costs likely to be limited only to $100

By BERNIE BELLAN

A story about which we have been reporting since December 2018 has been the lawsuit brought by the Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education against Ido and Rochelle Raam for unpaid tuition relating to the 2017-18 school year.
In a judgment delivered by Justice Shawn Greenberg on December 17, 2019, Justice Greenberg found in favour of the plaintiff (the WBJE) in the amount of “$7,450 plus pre-judgment interest and post-judgment interest at the agreed rate.”

Read more: Winnipeg Board of Jewish Education awarded judgment in lawsuit brought against parents of former...

City of Kenora says it is not interested in subdividing Town Island; will sell to only one purchaser

left: Adam Smith - Kenora Manager of Development Services; right: Aaron London - spokesperson for the "Friends of Town Island"

By BERNIE BELLAN
A story that we have been following closely has taken an interesting twist. In the case of the looming sale of that portion of Town Island which is not already owned by BB Camp, the City of Kenora has clarified that if the rest of Town Island is sold, it will not be sold to more than one purchaser.

Read more: City of Kenora says it is not interested in subdividing Town Island; will sell to only one purchaser

New book by former Winnipegger suggests introducing new “rituals” into divorce as a way of easing the pain

"Moving Forward" book cover; author Dr. Marilyn Beloff

“Moving Forward - An Ancient Divorce Ritual for the Modern World”
By Dr. Marilyn Beloff
Available on Amazon Books
Reviewed by RAYMOND HALL
Introduction: Dr. Marilyn Beloff, PhD is a collaborative divorce coach, child specialist, divorce mediator, and marital and family therapist. A native of Winnipeg, she presently lives and works in Vancouver, BC.

Read more: New book by former Winnipegger suggests introducing new “rituals” into divorce as a way of easing...

Former Winnipegger Dana Mahon helps women find their “true selves”

"Release Your Inner Wild" cover; author Dana Mahon

By REBECA KUROPATWA

Now living in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, Dana Mahon was born and raised in Winnipeg, where she lived until the age of 28. In Winnipeg, she was an active member of the Jewish community – through her schooling, camp, and involvement with the Chai Dancers.

Read more: Former Winnipegger Dana Mahon helps women find their “true selves”

Argentinian-born Javier Nudler helping businesspeople and professionals connect with each other

Javier Nudler

By MYRON LOVE
In Winnipeg, you could say that, when it comes to connecting people, Javier Nudler is the master of connectivity.
The Argentinian-born Nudler is the man in our community who is at the centre of Business Network International (BNI), the world’s largest business networking and business referral organization.

Read more: Argentinian-born Javier Nudler helping businesspeople and professionals connect with each other

Retiring Temple Shalom administrator most proud of putting Reform congregation “on the map”

Ruthie Maman

By MYRON LOVE

In her eight years as Temple Shalom’s administrator, Ruthie Maman – who is retiring at the end of the year – says that the highlight of her tenure at Winnipeg’s Reform congregation was bringing the synagogue into the Jewish mainstream in Winnipeg. mainstream in Winnipeg.

Read more: Retiring Temple Shalom administrator most proud of putting Reform congregation “on the map”

Mel Brooks gets serious in HBO special – but there’s plenty of shtick, too

Mel BrooksBy CURT SCHLEIER
(JTA) – Mel Brooks’ new HBO special is a departure from the comedian’s typical belly-laugh fare. In place of the slapstick gallows humor – though there’s plenty of that, too, in “Mel Brooks Unwrapped” – is a more introspective, documentary-style reminiscence of his nearly 60-year career.

Read more: Mel Brooks gets serious in HBO special – but there’s plenty of shtick, too

Rady AGM finishes in record time of 37 minutes

Recipients of Kehilot Awards at this year's AGM (for service to the Rady JCC) were (clockwise from top left): Barb Hyman, Patrick Elazar, Jannah Rittberg, Bluma Levine, Nolan Watson, Lena Steinberg (with Rady JCC Exec. Director Rob Berkowits)

By BERNIE BELLAN
There’s a lesson to be learned from how the board and staff of the Rady JCC handled their Annual General Meeting on Monday, December 16: It was over in record time!
Why was that? The answer is: No long speeches! After all, like almost any Jewish event, the main point of the evening was to get to the food - not to hear how great a year an organization just had. (Does any organization ever say they’ve had a really crappy year?)

Read more: Rady AGM finishes in record time of 37 minutes

Larry & Evelyn Hecht have been devoted members of our community

HechtsBy GERRY POSNER

Recently I was at a synagogue in Toronto to hear the former rabbi of the Tree of Life Temple in Pittsburgh recount the events of the tragedy at his former shul when, as the Torah was carried around the synagogue, who should appear in the aisle across from me, but Evelyn and Larry Hecht.

Read more: Larry & Evelyn Hecht have been devoted members of our community

Groups pitch in to help less fortunate Winnipeggers

food bags put together by B'nai Brith

Various groups contributed to making this holiday season somewhat more pleasant for those among us who are less fortunate. B'nai Brith, in conjunction with Jewish Child & Family Service and the Chabad Lubavtich, provided 60 bags containing food and Chanukah-related items for different Winnipeg Jewish families.

Winnipeg Friends of Israel provided food bags containing only Israeli products - this year for Willow Place, which is a women's shelter. Read more about the great work that was the result of dedicated volunteers devoting hours of their time to worthy causes.

Read more: Groups pitch in to help less fortunate Winnipeggers

Chanukah around the community

8-month-old Aryeh Pfeffer holding a latke (& warning the pararazzi not to take his picture!) while mother Julie & father Aaron look on at the Chabad Chanukah celebration Dec. 22

So many different organizations had different ways to mark Chanukah this year. We've put together a series of short descriptions of what's been happening in Winnipeg's Jewish community this year. Click "read more" to see what's been going on:

Read more: Chanukah around the community

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