These latkes can be made vegan, gluten-free and with reduced oil – or not. (photo by Michelle Dodek) They tried to kill us, we survived, let’s eat. This refrain encapsulates how Jews celebrate a number of holidays and view our…
French is one of the main languages one hears on the streets of multicultural Jerusalem today, along with Hebrew, Arabic, English and Russian. More than 2,170 French Jews moved to Israel in 2024. The number in 2025 is projected to…
This year’s Rosh Hashanah cover art was created by Elaine Arenson in 2024 for Chai Cancer Care, the British Jewish community’s national cancer support organization. “This is my tree of Chai, my tree of light,” she wrote about the image.…
While the symbolism of dipping apples in honey for a sweet new year is well-known, many other foods have added meaning at this time of year, too. (photo from pxhere.com) To prepare for the most holy days of the Jewish…
Most shofars are made from a ram’s horn, reminding us of Akeidat Yitzchak (the Binding of Isaac), which supposedly took place on Rosh Hashanah, since a ram was sacrificed in Yitzchak’s place. (photo by Len Radin / flickr) Around the…
If we want to improve our character traits, we need look no further than the latest issue we have in relationships. Do we get angry easily? Or impatient? (photo of universe.roboflow.com) The Jewish New Year, 5786, is upon us. How…
Neshama Carlebach comes to Vancouver for Selichot at Congregation Beth Israel on Sept. 13. (photo by Michael Albany) After more than two decades, Neshama Carlebach returns to Vancouver. But not for a concert. The award-winning singer-songwriter will lead, with her…
Among the many Shavuot celebrations that took place around British Columbia was PJ Library’s Cheesy Shavuot in collaboration with Congregation Har El. (photo from PJ Library) The BC Jewish community observed Shavuot June 1-3 in a variety of ways. Here…
Held on April 15, the Third Seder: Understanding Addiction and the Path to Freedom focused on the slavery of addiction. (photo from JFS Vancouver) There was matzah, grape juice, charoset and horseradish on the table. Guests read from the Haggadah…
