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Some notable figures who have had a major impact on the Canadian entertainment industry

There are many individuals who have left their mark on the Canadian entertainment scene, among them quite a few...
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Ben Carr answers questions at Gwen Secter Centre about his candidacy for the Liberals in Winnipeg South Centre

By BERNIE BELLAN It might have seemed an odd venue for a candidate in a federal byelection in to...
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How an Arab resident of Jerusalem came to play a pivotal role in improving the lives of Arab women in Jerusalem – as the...

By BERNIE BELLAN We’ve had a number of articles in this newspaper about the Jerusalem Foundation over the years,...
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Camp Massad returns this summer with a new staff person: Camping Caring Director

By BERNIE BELLAN After a two-year hiatus from having regular sleepover camp, Camp Massad began to return to normal...
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Long time best friends introduce Winnipeg’s first combination baked goods and pizza outlet

By MYRON LOVE Three years ago, Max Palay was working as an accountant. Today, he is the proud co-owner...
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At age 83, Joan Druxman has come full circle in her career

By BERNIE BELLAN The February 21, 2001 issue of The Jewish Post & News had an article titled “It’s...
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6th Annual Herzlia Lecture: Nitsana Darshan-Leitner explains how her organization, the Israel Law Centre, was at the centre of a momentous case argued in...

By BERNIE BELLAN In 2022 the Jerusalem Post listed the 50 most influential Jews in the world. Number 42...
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Jewish Foundation luncheon hears inspiring story from Canadian entrepreneur and philanthropist Jim Estill

By BERNIE BELLAN Half a day after the Jewish National Fund held its Negev Gala in the Winnipeg Convention...
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Elaine Goldstine hounoured at JNF Gala; Stephen Harper opens up about his deep admiration for Israel

By BERNIE BELLAN It had been over 20 years since the Jewish National Fund had actually held a Negev...
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“The Real Zalman” – Life of the man who was undoubtedly the most controversial rabbi ever to live in Winnipeg examined in new book

Reviewed by BERNIE BELLAN On December 12, 2016 the Jewish Heritage Centre hosted an evening at the Asper Campus...
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‘Boom!” – report from Israel 

By BRUCE BROWN May 12, 2023 Rehovot, Israel Working from home.  It was after 6:00 PM and my global...
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Team Schvesters once again among Cancercare Manitoba Foundation Challenge for Life top fundraisers

By MYRON LOVE With Covid seemingly in the rear view mirror, the 16th annual Cancercare Manitoba Foundation Challenge for...
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Part 2 of the story of Winnipeg’s Machalniks: 20 young men who volunteered to fight for the fledgling State of Israel in 1948

Ed. introduction: Elsewhere on this site we have the first part of a story (https://jewishpostandnews.ca/features/in-1948-20-young-jewish-men-from-winnipeg-went-to-palestine-to-fight-for-the-fledgling-jewish-state) that had been written by...
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Morley Hollenberg: The family tradition of entering into medicine continued

By GERRY POSNER Has there ever been a run of doctors in one family like the Hollenbergs? Just as,...
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The Winnipegger who changed the course of Calgary’s history

By IRENA KARSHENBAUM Calgary is not known for saving its heritage buildings — although some impressive exceptions exist —...
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Eytan Lerner uses movement with attention and neuro plasticity strategies to help kids and adults develop, learn and thrive regardless of initial special need,...

By MYRON LOVE Eytan Lerner uses movement with attention and neuro plasticity strategies to help kids and adults develop,...
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Local artist Randy Heidinger also offers specialized home repair service

By MYRON LOVE I last interviewed Rand Heidinger something like 30 years ago. Thus, it was nice to...
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Jewish Federation GrowWinnipeg director Dalia Szpiro revels in opportunity to meet other new immigrants, experience different cultures

By MYRON LOVE “One of the things I most enjoy about my work is getting to know families from...
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Temple Shalom announces retirement of Rabbi Allan Finkel

Temple Shalom announces the retirement of Rabbi Allan Finkel after four years as spiritual leader of Temple Shalom and...
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CHAI IS ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF MUSIC

By ELAN MARCHINKO, Chai Artistic Advisor of DanceWhen I think of Chai’s upcoming show, The Mountains Will Dance, visions...
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An international education exchange between The Red River Métis and Israel

May 2, 2023, Beersheba, IsraelThe Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), Vickar Automotive Group (Vickar Group) and Ben-Gurion University of the...
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Gaming Like a Pro: Techniques for Improving Your Strategy and Tactics

Every gamer has been there; you're in the midst of an intense gaming session, whether it's an action-packed virtual...
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“Incident at San Miguel” – new novel set in the Cuban Revolution in 1958 provides rich insight into Jewish life in Cuba

By BERNIE BELLAN The history of Cuba’s Jewish community is quite an interesting one. According to Wikipedia, “more than...
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Rabbi Matthew Leibl to offer high holiday services this coming fall at The Gates on Roblin

Rabbi Matthew Leibl will be offering high holiday services at The Gates on Roblin this coming September. The following...
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Covid outbreak at Simkin Centre Weinberg 3 & 1 declared over

April 29, 2023 In a post on the Simkin Centre website it was noted that the Covid outbreak at the...
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In 1948, 20 young Jewish men from Winnipeg went to Palestine to fight for the fledgling Jewish state

Ed. introduction: In 1989 my late brother Matt wrote a story about a gathering of 10 “Machalniks” in Winnipeg....
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THE MOUNTAINS WILL DANCE

By JESSE POPESKIi, Chai Co-Artistic Director I grew up on the prairies, so the first time that I saw...
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BUYER BEWARE: Be Careful Who You Entrust With Your Physical, Sexual and Mental Health

A recent New York Times article by Alix Strauss: “Setting Couples on the Path to a Richer Sex Life,”...
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Ryla Braemer: Serving as director of Camp Massad paved the way for her eventually moving into senior positions with CIJA and more recently, the...

By GERRY POSNER When you are instilled with Judaism, it can take many different forms in life. With Ryla...
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Trudeaumania alive and well at Simkin Centre

Regardless what you may think of Justin Trudeau’s politics, his ethics - or lack thereof, or simply his competence...
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