This week’s cartoon … May 5/17
Life
Mystery photo … April 28/17
Jewish National Fund, 1980. (photo from JWB fonds; JMABC L.11965) If you know someone in this photo, please help the JI fill the gaps of its predecessor’s (the Jewish Western Bulletin’s) collection at the Jewish Museum and Archives of B.C.…
Mystery photo … April 21/17
Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University, 1995. Dvori Balshine is on the far left. (photo from JWB fonds; JMABC L.11102) If you know someone in this photo, please help the JI fill the gaps of its predecessor’s (the Jewish Western…
Travel along Incense Route
A sculpture of camels traversing the Incense Route in Avdat National Park. (photo by Kate Giryes) Close your eyes and travel back in time 2,000 years. You’re riding on the back of a camel laden with frankincense and myrrh from…
Pesach sameach!
During Passover, thousands of Israeli families will be taking advantage of the holiday period to visit some of the many attractions all over the country. One of the busiest will be Ramat Gan Safari Park, which does its own Pesach…
New legion slate, and more
Left to right: John Collier, Ralph Jackson (president), Alan Tapper (first vice-president) and Marc Perl (second vice-president) at Royal Canadian Legion Shalom Branch 178’s January general meeting. (photo from the legion) At its general meeting in January, Royal Canadian Legion…
Mystery photo … March 31/17
Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver, 1950. (photo from JWB fonds, JMABC L.11154) If you know someone in this photo, please help the JI fill the gaps of its predecessor’s (the Jewish Western Bulletin’s) collection at the Jewish Museum and…
Nidje Israel – a hidden gem
Nidje Israel – now called Sinagoga Histórica – was built by Eastern European Jews who came to Mexico in 1930. (photos by Rubén López Vargas) Walking around the historic centre of Mexico City, where the main buildings are Catholic churches…
Nature, adventure close up
If you’re coming for the natural splendours of Costa Rica, you won’t leave disappointed. (photos by Lauren Kramer) This travel story comes with a caution: if you’re visiting Costa Rica for any reason other than its nature, don’t bother. Don’t…
A trip to a garden paradise
If you are seeking a mecca for happiness, and are going to take your first trip with your baby, you might want to consider a relaxing and beautiful place like Hawaii. (photos by Masada Siegel) According to a 2014 Gallup…
