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Holocaust survivor speaks to students following targeting of Jewish student

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Moshe Kraus By RAN UKASHI B’nai Brith Regional Director for Manitoba

Following an incident this summer where students from Shaftesbury High School targeted a Jewish student with antisemitic posts on the popular social media app Snapchat, Pembina Trails School Division reached out to B’nai Brith Canada to help educate them about the dangers of racism, antisemitism and intolerance.

Winnipeg Jewish Men’s Slo-Pitch 2017 Recap

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The Sweepers 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.

Argentinean-born Carolina Fridman new president of Winnipeg NCJW

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carolina fridman 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.

Bernstein brothers honoured by medical colleagues

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Bernsteins By MYRON LOVE

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

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

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soros bench 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.

Busy Sandra Shapiro wears multiple hats

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Sandra Shapiro By MYRON LOVE

You know the saying “if you want to get something done, give the job to the busiest person you know”. Well that applies to Sandra Shapiro.

Meet some of the friendly people who work at the Rady JCC sports desk

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Rady Sports Desk By MEACHELLE BELLAN

Every morning when I go to the Rady JCC to exercise I'm greeted by one of the smiling faces you see here.

Demand for kosher Meals on Wheels declines drastically

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By BERNIE BELLAN
We received an email from a reader who was concerned about a reduction in the number of days that kosher Meals on Wheels are being delivered to a parent.

New Jewish Business Network gets off to resounding start

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By BERNIE BELLAN
A couple of issues back I mentioned that I was working with the Rady JCC on creating something we were going to call the Jewish Business Network. The idea for having a Jewish business network in Winnipeg isn’t new.

Update to an old story: Doctor fired from St. Boniface Hospital resurfaces on Prince Edward Island

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By BERNIE BELLAN
Readers may recall that back in January we began writing about a doctor who had been fired by St. Boniface Hospital. The doctor’s name was Hussam Azzam and he had just been hired in November to serve as St. B’s Chief Medical Officer.