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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...

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...

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,...

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 —...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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....

THE MOUNTAINS WILL DANCE

By JESSE POPESKIi, Chai Co-Artistic Director I grew up on the prairies, so the first time that I saw...

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,”...

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...

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...

Jewish Winnipeg Music Festival winners rising stars in local music scene

By MYRON LOVE The Winnipeg Music Festival annually held in March and, once again, this year, recognized a number...

Zane Tessler set to retire after ten years at helm of organizationinvestigating potential police-involved wrongdoing

By MYRON LOVE After 43 years in practice, the past ten as head of the Independent Investigative Unit (IIU)...

B’nai Brith releases 2022 audit of antisemitic incidents

By BERNIE BELLAN On April 17, 2023 B’nai Brith Canada released its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents in Canada....

Yom HaShoah oberved at Manitoba Legislature

Submitted by Ruth Ashrafi, Regional Director Manitoba, B’nai Brith Canada On Yom HaShoah, Tuesday, April 11, 160 participants gathered...

Shabbat Unplugged Leadership Retreat back after three year absence

By MYRON LOVE After an absence of two years due to the lengthy Covid lockdown, Shabbat Unplugged has returned...

Dan Petrenko brings a youthful enthusiasm to his role as the new WJT artistic director

By BERNIE BELLAN At the age of 24, Dan Petrenko became the youngest artistic director of any of the...

Emerging playwright Ori Black talks about his new play – now on at WJT: “Summer of Semitism”

By MYRON LOVE It is fitting that budding Toronto-based actor and playwright Ori Black’s first play – “Summer of...

New poll suggests Canadians have mixed feelings about Israel

By BERNIE BELLAN A new poll conducted by the Leger Marketing Group for Postmdedia reveals not only that most...

Combined Jewish Appeal raises record $6,301,761

In an email issued by CJA Campaign Chair Carrie Shenkarow on April 14 it was announced that the Jewish...

Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival ready to hit the screen for another year

The 2023 Winnipeg International Jewish Film Festival is set to take place May 10 – June 3. Once again, the...

What are the Signs of Drug Addiction?

What are some of the most common signs that could indicate someone is addicted to drugs? Find out here. Drug...

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