The Jewish Federation has released the following statement today in response to the deadly shootings in Pittsburgh yesterday, Oct. 27:
Megan Sodomsky has been an ardent volunteer with Operation Ezra for two years now. She says it was when she converted three years ago to marry Matthew Sodomsky that she began to understand the importance of “tikkun olam” - a key goal of Operation Ezra.
As a result, Megan persuaded her father, farmer Roy Tufford, to set aside a section of his farm, so that Yazidis could grow and harvest potatoes - which they did on Sunday, Oct. 7, bringing in over 600 lbs. that will be distributed among Yazidi families that have all been sponsored by Operation Ezra since its inception three years ago.
In conjunction with the Rady JCC three talented chefs from Israel introduced Winnipeggers to an ongoing series of Israeli dishes over a five-day period, beginning October 4.
By BERNIE BELLAN
To be honest, I didn’t know what the Jewish Federation event that I was going to be attending on October 10 was all about.
By MYRON LOVE
It looks like quite a few changes are coming to Winnipeg City Council this year, with six current councilors (out of 15) not seeking re-election. Among those who are leaving are Marty Morantz and Jenny Gerbasi, the only Jewish current members of council.
By BERNIE BELLAN
The longtime director of B’nai Brith Camp Kenora, Brenda Tessler Donen has announced that she is retiring after 28 years in that position.
By BERNIE BELLAN
What is it with the biggest Jewish organizations in Winnipeg? For the second time in three years, following an extensive process of recruitment, a former Winnipegger who was brought into head a major Jewish organization was let go less than a year into the job.
By BERNIE BELLAN
Over 200 people were in attendance at an evening billed as “Honour Israel Night” on Tuesday, September 25, at the Victoria Inn. The event was sponsored by a Christian Zionist group known as “Friends of Israel”.
By BERNIE BELLAN
Last November we reported on a talk given by Daniel Amzallag, who is the National Media & Volunteer Coordinator for Canadian Magen David Adom (http://jewishpostandnews.ca/israel/2444-israel-s-magen-david-adom-world-s-most-efficient-ambulance-service).
