British Columbians vote Oct. 17 in municipal elections across the province. The Independent interviewed several candidates who are members of the Jewish community about issues relevant to them, their constituents and the Jewish community. For details on when, how and…
For Jaime Stein, politics and Jewish communal life have long been intertwined. The Conservative candidate in Vancouver-Langara describes himself simply as “a Vancouver Jew,” born and raised in the city, educated at Vancouver Talmud Torah and bar mitzvahed at Congregation…
Nina Krieger is vying to retain her Victoria-Swan Lake seat on Oct. 24, in a riding she won for the BC NDP in 2024 after receiving 56% of the vote. She is currently the minister of public safety and solicitor…
Richard Zussman, a familiar face on television for several news organizations over the years, has entered the political ring. He is running for the BC NDP in the Greater Victoria riding of Saanich South, a seat vacated by Lana Popham,…
In the Oct. 24 provincial election, the riding of Skeena, which includes Terrace and Kitimat, has two candidates who identify as Jewish: incumbent Claire Rattée, for the Conservative Party of British Columbia, and Nick Gottlieb, for the BC Green Party.…
There are two local events coming up soon that have to do with the Israeli election. The first is Unpacking the Israeli Election, an online session with Israeli journalist and author Amir Tibon, left, hosted by Canadian Friends of Peace…
“Hebrew is a language that spans time and distance, but just like any other language, we believe anyone can learn it,” says teacher Yasmine Halevi on her website, hebrewforeveryone.ca. “We welcome students from diverse backgrounds and religions – no background…
The Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre is hosting several events in the coming weeks. On Oct. 20, 7 p.m., at the Vancity Culture Lab (the Cultch), the VHEC invites people to the screening of two works by filmmaker Wendy Oberlander, a…
Allied Voices for Israel and Sharaka are bringing three speakers to British Columbia this month for a panel called United We Stand: Voices for Peace in the Middle East. Luai Ahmed, Fatema Al-Harbi and Tamer Masudin – all Arab advocates…
From Oct. 30 to Nov. 7, the 23rd Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival will feature more than 100 events, including music, poetry, theatre, ceremony, films, dance, readings, forums, workshops, discussions, gallery exhibits, art talks and history tours.…
