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Ron Ben-Zhion "raising the roof" with RonOvations

Ron Ben-Zhion

By REBECA KUROPATWA
The other half of the Ben-Zhion couple is also talented in his own right.

 

Read more: Ron Ben-Zhion "raising the roof" with RonOvations

JCFS and Gwen Secter Centre continue to provide key supports during pandemic

Al Bennaroch, JCFS Exec. Director
Becky Chisick, Gwen Secter Centre Exec. Director

By BERNIE BELLAN
Ever since the COVID pandemic first began to have a major impact in our community I’ve been reporting on how various agencies have been meeting the needs of those sectors of our community that have been most affected by COVID – whether that’s in the form of regular meal deliveries, grocery shopping, psychological counseling, or simply keeping in touch with isolated individuals.

Read more: JCFS and Gwen Secter Centre continue to provide key supports during pandemic

Local gifted crafter Stacey Hochman Corden making her mark via virtual word of mouth

Stacey Hochman 
Stacey Hochman Corden
with shoes she designed &
2 of her kids wearing shirts she made

By REBECA KUROPATWA
With so many sad instances of people getting into dire straits since Covid-19 emerged in our community, it’s nice to know that some individuals are finding creative ways to not only stay afloat, but even succeed.

Read more: Local gifted crafter Stacey Hochman Corden making her mark via virtual word of mouth

Danny Finkleman - more than just “Finkleman’s 45’s”

Danny Finkleman

By GERRY POSNER
And then there is Danny Finkleman. For many of us that grew up in the 50s and 60s - when we think of the 1970s and 80s the name Dan Finkleman comes to mind as someone who carved out a career stemming from his curiosity and interest in music. I know - as I was with him for a chunk of his journey.

 

Read more: Danny Finkleman - more than just “Finkleman’s 45’s”

Canadian Jewish News to be revived in January – in a non-print format

Bryan Borzykowski/Yoni Goldstein

The Canadian Jewish Record is a website that was created following the closure of the Canadian Jewish News in April. (The CJN had also closed in 2012 until it was rescued by a group of supporters.)
In a story posted to its website on Dec. 14 the Canadian Jewish Record reported that the Canadian Jewish News is about to be revived, but in quite a different format than the previous version.Here is what the Canadian Jewish Record reported:

Read more: Canadian Jewish News to be revived in January – in a non-print format

Josh Assor, theatrical man for all seasons, adds film production to his growing resumé

Josh Assor

By MYRON LOVE
Over the years, our Jewish community has produced quite a number of individuals who have found success in the performing arts both here at home and elsewhere. Among them is Josh Assor.

Read more: Josh Assor, theatrical man for all seasons, adds film production to his growing resumé

First incidence of possible COVID exposure in Kaufman Silverberg Child Care Centre at Rady JCC reported

By BERNIE BELLAN

The first incidence of possible COVID exposure in one of the two child care centres operated by the Rady JCC was reported on December 5.

Read more: First incidence of possible COVID exposure in Kaufman Silverberg Child Care Centre at Rady JCC...

Diary of the pandemic situation at Simkin Centre

Simkin Centre logo

(Updated each day as new reports arrive)

Dec. 14: Good news - We are glad to report that, as of today, there are no active cases of COVID-19 at the Simkin Centre. After almost two consecutive months with at least one active case every day - either among residents or staff, there is now reason to believe that the worst is over. Following is a chronology of events, beginning with the first reported case of COVID-19 on Oct. 22:

Read more: Diary of the pandemic situation at Simkin Centre

It was just one year ago that Rabbi Matthew Leibl entertained a Rady JCC audience with “Oy to the World!”

Matthew Leibl
Rabbi Matthew at the keyboard
Asper Campus, Dec. 10, 2019

This article first appeared in the Dec. 23, 2019 issue of The Jewish Post & News. It's hard to believe, but it was only a year ago that Rabbi Matthew Leibl entertained a packed room of mostly seniors in the Adult Lounge of the Asper Campus with a medley of famous xmas songs - all written by Jewish composers.
By BERNIE BELLAN
Rabbi Matthew Leibl is not your usual rabbi – but he sure can command a room.

Read more: It was just one year ago that Rabbi Matthew Leibl entertained a Rady JCC audience with “Oy to the...

Sioux Lookout doctor creates unique Chanukah experience

finished menorah 
Dr. Benji Goldstein's ice Chanukiah

By BERNIE BELLAN

Sioux Lookout is a small community in northwestern Ontario with a population around 5,000. There aren’t many Jews in Sioux Lookout, although there are three Jewish doctors there – and a few other doctors who have some Jewish blood, according to Dr. Benji Goldstein, who is a family physician in Sioux Lookout.

Read more: Sioux Lookout doctor creates unique Chanukah experience

Made in Israel Sonovia facemasks are now available in Canada

Sonovia mask banner

By BRAD CHENKIS

My father, Boris Chenkis, is owner of After Five Fashions in Vancouver. He has always been fascinated by retail news from other countries. One day, while watching Israel Daily TV, he saw an interview with Liat Goldhammer, the chief technology officer of an Israeli startup called Sonovia. Goldhammer was being interviewed about new fabric finishing technology for textile manufacturing that had been developed at Bar-Ilan University. She explained how the newly developed technology would repel and kill bacteria located on clothing.

Read more: Made in Israel Sonovia facemasks are now available in Canada

Freda Steel pays homage to her parents’ role in leading her to law career

Madam Justice Freda Steel

By GERRY POSNER

Perhaps one of the most remarkable stories about a child of Holocaust survivors who began with humble origins and then rose to a level even she could never have dreamed, is that of Freda Steel, or more properly Madam Justice Freda Steel.

Read more: Freda Steel pays homage to her parents’ role in leading her to law career

Astonishingly good debut novel by former Winnipegger Sandy Shefrin Rabin

Sandy Shefrin Rabin/book cover

By BERNIE BELLAN
One of the great joys of being in the position of editor of a Jewish newspaper is being on the receiving end of what seem to be a never-ending series of well-written books, either by current Winnipeggers or former Winnipeggers.

Read more: Astonishingly good debut novel by former Winnipegger Sandy Shefrin Rabin

Jeopardy!’ just had a Yiddish category with words like ‘schlep’ and ‘nosh’

Before he died, Alex Trebek
had taped a series of "Jeopardy" shows.
On Nov. 30 that day's episode
featured a number of Yiddish expressions

By LIOR ZALTZMAN
This article originally appeared in Kveller.
“Jeopardy!” fans have been hard hit by the loss of Alex Trebek, who died of cancer on Nov. 8 at age 80. But because the show films in advance — and Trebek kept filming until a week before his passing — the beloved longtime host is still with us until Jan. 4 with new episodes airing on weeknights.

Read more: Jeopardy!’ just had a Yiddish category with words like ‘schlep’ and ‘nosh’

B'nai Brith supporters Earl Barish & Eddie Rice receive B'nai Brith's highest award

Earl Barish (left)/Eddie Rice

B’nai Brith Canada wishes a hearty mazel tov to two of its great supporters, Earl Barish and Eddie Rice, on receiving high honours at B’nai B’rith International’s 2020 International Leadership Forum.

Read more: B'nai Brith supporters Earl Barish & Eddie Rice receive B'nai Brith's highest award

Martin Scorsese’s ‘Casino’ is 25 years old. Here’s a primer on its Jewish protagonist and Hollywood’s other Jewish gangsters.

Frank Rosenthal/Robert De Niro
The character of Sam Rothstein
in the movie "Casino"
was based on Rosenthal

By STEPHEN SILVER
(JTA) — “Casino,” Martin Scorsese’s examination of the mob’s control of Las Vegas in the 1960s and 70s, debuted in theaters on Nov. 22, 1995 — 25 years ago.

Read more: Martin Scorsese’s ‘Casino’ is 25 years old. Here’s a primer on its Jewish protagonist and...

Gail Singer- covering the arts spectrum

Gail Singer

By GERRY POSNER
I have often written in this paper about the huge contribution that Winnipeg Jews have made to the arts. To tackle this topic and omit Gail Singer would be a major omission.

Read more: Gail Singer- covering the arts spectrum

New book by noted art expert Celia Rabinovitch explores many themes

Celia Rabinovitch
cover of "Duchamp's Pipe"

By SIMONE COHEN SCOTT
I first began to write this piece as a review of Celia Rabinovitch’s recently launched book “Duchamp’s Pipe, A Chess Romance”, but it turned out to be much more than a book review.

Read more: New book by noted art expert Celia Rabinovitch explores many themes

Light and the time of year

Eternal lights (top l-r): Chesed Shel Emes,
Shaarey Zedek, Rosh Pina 1893
Bottom (l-r): Chavurat Tefilah,
Temple Shalom, Simkin Centre

By SUSAN TURNER
In November, we left Daylight Saving time behind to return to Standard time. We had already been experiencing increasing darkness each day, which had started with the Autumn Equinox in late September, and that is continuing until the Winter Solstice in late December, shortly after Chanukah and just before Christmas.

Read more: Light and the time of year

Smash Israeli series "Valley of Tears" to premiere in Canada Dec. 19

Valley of Tears 300 pixels The biggest budget Israeli TV series of all time, Valley of Tears comes to Hollywood Suite following the smashing success of its debut in its home country and on HBO Max in the US. Hollywood Suite is proud to be the exclusive Canadian home of the all-new HBO Max Original 10-part war drama, Valley of Tears, launching Saturday, December 19 at 9pm ET. VIEW THE TRAILER HERE

Read more: Smash Israeli series "Valley of Tears" to premiere in Canada Dec. 19

Gray Academy has gone eight months with not one single case of COVID

Grade 9 math class, with teacher
also teaching students in
room across hall via Google Meet

over 675 cases in other Manitoba schools

By BERNIE BELLAN
While Manitobans can rightfully be said to be in a state of shock over how this province has gone from having one of the best records anywhere at keeping COVID at bay to now having one of the worst in Canada, the focus has very much been on the tragic situations in many personal care homes.

Read more: Gray Academy has gone eight months with not one single case of COVID

JNF holds successful online event - with home-delivered nosh thrown in

Danny Greaves of "The Watchmen"
was one of the performers

By MYRON LOVE
On Sunday, November 15, Jewish National Fund (JNF) chapters across Canada “hosted” “A Night of 100 Dinners” during which participants received in their homes a mix of nosherei and watched a virtual performance featuring YidLife Crisis and a host of other celebrities. David Greaves, the JNF’s executive director for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, reports that the Winnipeg response exceeded expectations.

Read more: JNF holds successful online event - with home-delivered nosh thrown in

Leipsics - father Peter, son Jonathon, lead annual campaigns in Winnipeg & Vancouver

Jonathan Peter Leipsic 
Jonathon (left) & Peter Leipsic

By REBECA KUROPATWA

Father and son, Peter Leipsic and Jonathon Leipsic, are chairing the Jewish Federation annual campaigns in their respective hometowns. Peter is co-chair, with Neil Duboff, of the Winnipeg fundraising effort, while Jonathon is in his third consecutive year of leading the fundraising here in Vancouver.

Read more: Leipsics - father Peter, son Jonathon, lead annual campaigns in Winnipeg & Vancouver

Canadian Associates of Ben Gurion University announce two new co-chairs

Deandra Etkin/Aaron Migie

The Winnipeg Chapter of Canadian Associates of Ben Gurion University of the Negev (CABGU) is delighted to announce the appointments of two new co-chairs: Diandra Etkin and Aaron Migie.

Read more: Canadian Associates of Ben Gurion University announce two new co-chairs

“Artist” is latest incarnation for Winnipeg entrepreneur Jerry Rubin

Jerry Rubin 
Jerry Rubin at the International Gallery
in Puerto Vallarta, where he
is the “artist-in-residence”

By MYRON LOVE
Jerry Rubin has reinvented himself many times during the course of his life. At various times, he has been an elementary school teacher (35 years working in the Seven Oaks School Division), owned an ice cream parlour, had a food manufacturing business, ran a concession at the Red River Ex, manufactured decorative shelving, owned a national jewelry import and distribution company with 1,700 retail outlets in Canada, did home renovations, ran an online marketing company, and been a marketing consultant for a division of K-Tel.

Read more: “Artist” is latest incarnation for Winnipeg entrepreneur Jerry Rubin

Montreal Jewish nursing home hit hard by COVID infections in 2nd wave

Maimonodes Geriatric Centre
It's not just the Simkin Centre that's a Jewish nursing home being battered by COVID
By DAVID LAZARUS 
Nov. 25, 2020  MONTREAL (JTA) — A prominent Jewish nursing home in Montreal has seen dozens of residents and staffers infected by COVID-19 amid the second wave of the pandemic to hit Quebec.
Read more: Montreal Jewish nursing home hit hard by COVID infections in 2nd wave

Longtime human rights activist Irwin Cotler named as Canada’s first envoy in anti-Semitism fight

Irwin Cotler 
Irwin Cotler (left)
(Brendan Sialowski/AFP via Getty Images)

BY RON KAMPEAS

Nov. 25, 2020 (JTA) — Irwin Cotler, a former Canadian justice minister and a human rights activist, is Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s choice as his nation’s first envoy to combat anti-Semitism.

Read more: Longtime human rights activist Irwin Cotler named as Canada’s first envoy in anti-Semitism fight

This Chanukah - bring a concert directly to your front yard!

Bryan (left) & David Borzykowski

Have your own Chanukah concert right outside your door featuring the talented Borzykowski Brothers: Bryan & David.

Read more: This Chanukah - bring a concert directly to your front yard!

Is the Manitoba government deliberately underreporting COVID cases in the downtown area?

The type of bar graph the Man. government uses to show numbers of COVID cases
By BERNIE BELLAN

I’ve been keeping track of the number of new COVID cases that the Manitoba government has been reporting on the website where it provides information on COVID: https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/cases.html

Read more: Is the Manitoba government deliberately underreporting COVID cases in the downtown area?

Mystery of why $725,000 donation to the Simkin Centre was made is likely solved

Neal Karlen
Myer Geller/house at 284 Bannerman
when he attended St. John's Tech

By BERNIE BELLAN
Readers of this website may recall our story posted a couple weeks ago in which we told about a $725,000 donation that was given to the Simkin Centre by something called the Myer and Corrine Geller Trust.

Read more: Mystery of why $725,000 donation to the Simkin Centre was made is likely solved

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