Lisa (Wilder) Raber: facing antisemitism With F.A.S.T.

We live in a new, yet old, reality. It is antisemitism which has resurfaced (though it was never really absent) in more ways and places, more than any of us could have imagined. There is an ongoing and constant battle waged against the forces that spew hatred against Jews, be it in a direct physical manner or often in the propaganda and educational format. The result is that Jews and Jewish organizations are mounting their own campaigns to resist and counter attack this vile prejudice.

Latest WJT play tells riveting story based on true-life experience

(Posted Feb. 3) Reviewed by BERNIE BELLAN
Set in 1905 New York City, “Intimate Apparel” tells the fascinating story of a black seamstress by the name of Esther who is wonderfully gifted at her craft, yet frustrated over her still being single while in her mid-30s.

Chesed Shel Emes to begin accepting bodies of Jews who are to be buried at Bet Chaim Mikdash Shalom in Chapel Lawn Cemetery

By BERNIE BELLAN
The board of the Chesed Shel Emes has decided to begin allowing any Jews who have passed on and who wish to be buried in Bet Chaim Mikdash Shalom (which belongs to Temple Shalom) at Chapel Lawn Cemetery to have their bodies prepared in the Orthodox fashion for burial. Until now, only Jews who were to be buried in one of the Jewish cemeteries in the Winnipeg area (or who had expressed a wish to be buried in Israel or other communities that had Jewish cemeteries) have been able to have their bodies prepared for burial at the Chesed Shel Emes.

Judo master - and former Jewish Athlete of the Year Aaron Pfeffer now running successful judo club

By BERNIE BELLAN
Thirty-six-year-old Aaron Pfeffer has been training as a judoka since he was six years old. His very first coach was Mark Berger, former Olympic Bronze medalist (1984), also a former PanAmerican Games Gold medalist.

Michael Cantor: Winnipeg’s new head of street maintenance hails from Be'er Sheva, Israel

By REBECA KUROPATWA

In 2006, when Michael  and Ronit Cantor decided to move to Winnipeg, it was after Michael’s exploratory visit and job opportunity research.

Machane Lev Camp for LGBTQ youth

Operation Ezra's Michel Aziza given Lt.-Governor’s Award

On Monday, January 7, Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for the Advancement of Interreligious Under-standing to Michel Aziza at a ceremony at Government House that took place with many guests of different denominations, as well as members of the Yazidi community, supporters of Operation Ezra, along with friends and family of Michel Aziza in attendance.

Moshe Arens z’l was a favourite of mine

Leading researcher into heart disease prevention and treatment newest member of Order of Canada

By MYRON LOVE
Dr. Ross Feldman, Medical Director, WRHA Cardiac Sciences Program and Professor of Medicine at the University of Manitoba, is one of the newest members of the Order of Canada.

Our policy is not to print letters from non-subscribers. Is that unfair?

By BERNIE BELLAN
Anyone who has been a reader of The Jewish Post & News (either the paper or the website)  over the past few years would realize that, as editor, I don’t shy away from letting readers tear a strip off me – or any other individuals who write for this paper.

First Winnipeg baby born in 2019 is Jewish!

Now here's something you won't likely read again for quite some time, if ever: The first baby of 2019 in Winnipeg was born early Tuesday, January 1, to two Jewish Winnipeg doctors.

Desserts Plus closes

By BERNIE BELLAN
In yet another sign of the rapidly changing landscape of what was once a thriving Jewish oriented food business in Winnipeg, Desserts Plus announced on January 4 that it would be closing its doors permanently.