Simkin family reunion group shot at the Simkin Centre Friday evening, July 26
By MYRON LOVE The Simkin cousins’ reunion that took place the weekend of July 25-28 ago attracted 125 family members – ranging in age from eight months to one cousin in her mid-90s - from far and wide, and created memories that will be cherished for years to come. It was also an opportunity for several more distant cousins to meet each other for the first time.
We received the following email from Haskell Greenfield, Judaic Studies Program Coordinator at the University of Manitoba: Hi, here is a list of courses that are being offered within the Judaic Studies Program at the University of Manitoba for this upcoming academic year. There are other courses hosted in other departments as well that can be used toward the Minor in Judaic Studies. If individuals are 65 and older, they can register for courses for free. They only need to pay for the application and administrative fees to get a student number. They will need to register through Extended Ed.
Led by Earl Barish, B’nai Brith once again played host to over 1500 individuals from 70 different agencies on Sunday, August 18. Everyone who received an invitation from B’nai Brith to attend the Goldeyes game on Sunday was also given a variety of gifts, including a t-shirt, food cooler bag, and vouchers for various food items, including hamburgers, chips, drinks, and ice cream (but not Dickie Dee’s ice cream! Gevalt!) In the photo here Earl Barish (resplendent in white shirt, black shorts, and knee socks) is accompanied by his grandchildren and Goldeyes player Reggie Abercrombie, along with “Goldie’ - the Goldeyes mascot.
Members of Peretz School’s class of ‘72 (with pictures of themselves from 1972 captioned with their first initial and surname in Yiddish) Back row (left-right): Keith Levit, Ken Pollock, Lorne Stoller, Eric Zipman, Chuck Blanaru, Jeff Minuk, Howard Morry Front row (left-right): Leslie Assor, Anna Gail Goldfeld, Lori Ainemer, Pamela Weinroth, Tami Katz, Carla Rubenfeld, Harriet Kraut, Fay-Lynn Katz
Shalom Square –the Israel Pavillion at Folklorama – featured some special guests at the early show on Friday evening, August 9. That would be the members of the I.L. Peretz Folk School class of ’72 who had come together on the weekend of August 9-11 to celebrate their 60th birthdays this year.
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.
Leah Schwartz (17) has always loved delving deeply into scientific research. Both of her parents share a passion for science as well. Schwartz studied at the University of Winnipeg (U of W) Collegiate and did some research at the Cardiac Fibrosis lab in St. Boniface Hospital.
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.
By MYRON LOVE Lauren Isaacs doesn’t pull any punches. As far as the recently-appointed Toronto Director of Herut Canada is concerned, all of the ostensibly Jewish groups – with names such as Independent Jewish Voices, Jewish Voices for Peace, J Street, the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network and If Not Now – who claim to be fighting for a better Israel and for the Palestinians are peddling lies.
Former Foklorama presidents (l-r): Martin Pasiczka, Sharon Bronstone, Mohammend Ismath, Avrom Charach
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.
By MYRON LOVE Before the year is out, Professor Amir Amedi is hopeful that new devices that he and his colleagues have invented will allow the blind to better navigate their surroundings and greatly enhance their lives.
We received the following email from Haskell Greenfield, Judaic Studies Program Coordinator at the University of Manitoba:
Led by Earl Barish, B’nai Brith once again played host to over 1500 individuals from 70 different agencies on Sunday, August 18. Everyone who received an invitation from B’nai Brith to attend the Goldeyes game on Sunday was also given a variety of gifts, including a t-shirt, food cooler bag, and vouchers for various food items, including hamburgers, chips, drinks, and ice cream (but not Dickie Dee’s ice cream! Gevalt!) In the photo here Earl Barish (resplendent in white shirt, black shorts, and knee socks) is accompanied by his grandchildren and Goldeyes player Reggie Abercrombie, along with “Goldie’ - the Goldeyes mascot.
By BERNIE BELLAN
