As is our custom, we like to provide readers with previews of upcoming Fringe Festival shows that feature Jewish performers.
By MYRON LOVE & BERNIE BELLAN
Although the Combined Jewish Appeal has not been as successful as it was in 2013 and 2014 - when it raised over $5.8 million both years, it did exceed its target of $5.7 million for the 2017-18 campaign by $70,000. And that means more money - $50,000 more – was available to apportion among CJA beneficiary agencies for the coming year.
By BERNIE BELLAN
For as long as I’ve been editing The Jewish Post & News, I’ve maintained an abiding interest in the report of the Jewish Federation’s allocations committee each year.
On March 23, 2017 the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada held a very well-attended program about the history of Jewish farm settlements in Manitoba. During that program attention was focused on two settlements in particular: Bender Hamlet, founded in 1906, and Camper, founded in 1912.
By MYRON LOVE
Phyllis Spigelman says that she was raised doing volunteer work.
Submitted by (former Winnpegger) BRUCE BROWN, who now lives in Rehovot, Israel.
Feb. 2015
Collected the mail this morning. A few flyers and bills. And my son’s draft notice. A quick double take. A flash back to my son playing with plastic dinosaurs. Then I texted my wife, “It’s here.”
Now that the weather has gotten hot I thought it might be an opportune time to write about various Winnipeg eateries that specialize in serving the kinds of dishes that you might find in Israel.
Every year B’nai Brith Presents the Trophies and Plaques to the winning Chapter of Winter Convention of BBYO.
