Rose’s Angels: Courtney Cohen, centre, is holding two bags, and Lynne Fader is to Cohen’s left. The two women created the group in honor of Rose Lewin, Cohen’s grandmother. (photo by Lianne Cohen) Each Rose’s Angels contributor, supporter and volunteer…
At the latest Empowerment session, co-hosted by Jewish Seniors Alliance and JCC Seniors on Jan. 27, Philip Morris offers advice on avoiding fraud, scams and identity theft. (photo by Binny Goldman) It was interesting to me – a person who…
An aerial view of the University of British Columbia campus. (photo by justiceatlast via Wikimedia Commons) Aaron Devor, a leader in British Columbia’s Jewish community, has been appointed to the world’s first academic chair in transgender studies. Devor, a professor…
Dr. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond speaks at the fourth session of “How to Love a Child,” the Janusz Korczak Lecture Series. (photo by Cynthia Ramsay) “Rights are paper tigers, just pieces of paper, unless there are people courageous enough to defend…
As the Jewish community expands into Coquitlam and other cities in the Lower Mainland, there must be an adjustment in the allocation of community resources. (photo by Greg Salter via Wikimedia Commons) The face of Vancouver’s Jewish community is changing,…
Zeke Blumenkrans, chief executive officer of Generocksity. (photo from Zeke Blumenkrans) Zeke Blumenkrans, a 21-year-old University of British Columbia student, is establishing a philanthropic younger generation one fundraiser at a time. Blumenkrans is co-founder and chief executive officer of Generocksity…
Nine B.C. Chabad rebbetzins were among the 3,000 women attending the annual conference of Chabad shluchos. (photo from Lubavitch BC) The annual conference of Chabad shluchos (female emissaries) ended on Feb. 1 with an affirmation of the preeminent place of…
Planned giving – the allocation of funds to charity in a will – is the lifeblood of many charitable organizations. But proper planning can deliver excellent financial benefits to the donor during their lifetime, too. Aeronn Zlotnik, a financial advisor…
Peter Barnett, fourth from the right, with the Variety telethon crew, in the 1970s (all photos from the Barnetts) Variety – The Children’s Charity is holding its 50th Show of Hearts Telethon this year. The 23-hour event Feb. 13-14 will…
Shuk owner Alon Volodarsky, left, and chef Evy Swissa. (photo by Lauren Kramer) Shakshuka is not a dish that’s easy to come by in Vancouver. Until recently, that is. When Shuk opened its doors on Oak and 41st in early…
