“Panty By Post is about shipping a piece of self-love in a little package,” says Natalie Grunberg. (photo from Natalie Grunberg) Underwear. We all wear it and it’s not something most of us think too deeply about – until our…
Nominations for this year’s Courage to Come Back Awards are open until Feb. 12, 2016, 5 p.m. The annual awards recognize abilities, celebrate differences and give centre stage to six British Columbians who have overcome tremendous challenges, yet reach out…
The Noah’s Ark Project began in 1997 as a response to the B.C. law stating that a newborn may only be discharged from a hospital in a regulation, rear-facing infant car seat. (photo from JWI-BC) The Noah’s Ark Project, a…
Limmud Vancouver 2016, which takes place Jan. 30 and 31, includes seminars, lectures, workshops and discussions on a wide range of topics. This second article in a two-part series features a few of the presenters. The love of two women…
Madrichim at Camp Miriam palling around in summer 1990. The author is in front. (photo from Mira Sucharov) On a little corner of Gabriola Island lies an enclave of old-style Jewish utopianism. Modeled after a kibbutz, campers (chanichim) and counselors…
A typical day at camp is split between the waterfront, where campers learn to swim, ski, sail, canoe and kayak, and land, where campers participate in sports, drama, crafts and Jewish programming. (photo from Camp Hatikvah’s Facebook page) Established in 1937,…
The Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Society will honor Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, ambassador for Reconciliation Canada, on Jan. 17. (photo from Jack P. Blaney Awards, Simon Fraser University) The release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report last year…
Eve Jochnowitz (photo from Limmud Vancouver) Limmud Vancouver, a now-annual festival of Jewish learning, takes place Jan. 30 and 31. The “pan-denominational” event includes seminars, lectures, workshops and discussions on a diverse array of topics. This week and next, the…
Dan Ruimy (photo from Dan Ruimy via cjnews.com) If there’s one thing Dan Ruimy is good at, it’s getting people together and promoting dialogue. Ruimy is the new Liberal member of Parliament for the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding. A 53-year-old…
Keynote speaker Senator Anne Cools with Janusz Korczak Association of Canada president Jerry Nussbaum. (photo from JKAC) The third session of the six-part Janusz Korczak Lecture Series “How to Love a Child” took place Nov. 25 at the Robert H.…
