Alan Dershowitz: Why I will continue to defend clients like Jeffrey Epstein

By ALAN DERSHOWITZ
NEW YORK (JTA) – If I had not defended Jeffrey Epstein and gotten him a favorable plea deal, it is unlikely that I would have been the subject of the recent hit piece in The New Yorker, not to mention be accused of sexual misconduct by two of Epstein’s alleged victims. Indeed, my first accuser told The New Yorker that she accused me because “Jeffrey got away with it, basically. And Dershowitz was one of the people who enabled that to happen.”
In other words, because I did my job well – getting my client the best result possible – I have now become a target of efforts to destroy my reputation and career.

Why we should disinvite this alleged Epstein accomplice from coming to our community

By TOVI ROSE

On October 23rd, the Canadian Associates of Ben Gurion University will be holding a gala in honor of two of the Winnipeg Jewish community’s most philanthropic members, Hope and Howard Morry. The couple have long been active members of our community, with more than a few impressive titles between them. I doubt that anyone can argue against these two being honored for their many contributions, and thus, their gala is sure to go on without any protest. That is, it would, were it not for one key component. That component is the guest speaker for the night, one Mister Alan Dershowitz.

Jewish Federation increases grants to beneficiary agencies by $35,000 for 2019/20

By BERNIE BELLAN
The Allocations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg has released its report for the 2019/20 fiscal year.
Among the highlights is a total increase of $35,000 in funding for the 12 beneficiary agencies of the Federation.

Alvin Zipursky - his research played a major role in the eradication of RH Disease

By GERRY POSNER

This coming fall the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada will ibe releasing a new book about the history of Jewish physicians in Manitoba.
It will be a very comprehensive look at Jewish physicians who can trace their origins to Manitoba and who practiced at least five years in the province.
I am confident that the book will confirm the notion that Manitoba produced some splendid Jewish doctors.

Past presidents of Folklorama

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Folklorama. Folklorama held its kick-off at the Forks July 25. Present were four past presidents of Folklorma. Former presidents of Folklorama also include: Barney Charach, David Cohen, Sid Ritter, and Jeff Lieberman.

Jewish Federation announces new CJA Campaign Chair and team

Laurel Malkin, president of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry McArton as 2019-20 Combined Jewish Appeal Campaign Chair and Chair of Financial Development.

Via Rail finds itself in a bind trying to find kosher food in Winnipeg

By BERNIE BELLAN
My cell phone rang at 12:17 pm Sunday afternoon, July 28. Since I have call forwarding on from our office during the weekends, but I didn’t recognize the number, I assumed it was someone wanting to reach The Jewish Post & News, so I answered: “Good afternoon, The Jewish Post & News, can I help you?” (See, I can be polite when I force myself.)

Gal Gadot to play Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr in Showtime series

By JOSHUA DOLSTEN
(JTA) — It’s official: Gal Gadot will portray Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr in a Showtime limited series.
The cable network made the announcement on August 2.
Gadot had been rumored as the leading candidate for the role for about a year.

Remis Speakers' Forum hears from representatives of the Jerusalem Foundation

By SIMONE COHEN SCOTT
Not often does the Remis Speakers’ Forum have two speakers at once. Further, we almost never have speakers honour us by planning their trips to accommodate our schedule.
But that’s what Shai Doron and Nomi Yeshua did, and we are the richer for it in our appreciation of Jerusalem. These two people are the President and the Chief Development Officer, respectively, of The Jerusalem Foundation, and their outstanding presentation was truly inspirational - at the Speakers’ Forum on July 29.

Great expectations for 15-year-old Dawson Pasternak

By SCOTT TAYLOR

Dawson Pasternak intends on making the roster of the Western Hockey League’s Portland Winterhawks this season. In fact, he’s so hopeful that his parents, Craig and Cindy, have already set up Dawson in school in Portland for the fall term.

Winnipeg vet Jonas Watson recognized for outreach to the underprivileged

By MYRON LOVE

Last April, one of the guests of honour at the World Veterinary Association’s annual Congress in San José, Costa Rica, was Dr. Jonas Watson. The Winnipeg veterinarian was one of six veterinarians from around the world who were presented with the WVA’s annual Welfare Award.

Federal Court ruling about West Bank wines could have far-reaching ramifications well beyond wines

By BERNIE BELLAN

The ruling by a Federal Court of Canada judge that wines produced on the West Bank of Israel cannot be labeled “Product of Israel” could have much greater ramifications for a wide range of products beyond wines that are currently exported to Canada under the “Product of Israel” label.