Stories that empower
Shanie Levin brought Sholem Aleichem’s stories to life with Al Stein. (photo by Binny Goldman) Tell me a story, please…. Which one of us has not made this request of a mother, a father, a zayda or bubbie? On Oct.…
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Community campaign
Neil Pollock, chair of the Jewish Federation annual campaign. (photo from Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver) There’s just under one month left to contribute to the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver annual campaign, which supports dozens of local community organizations,…
Welcoming new rabbi
Rabbi Hannah Dresner wants “to come to know my congregation and the culture of Jewish Vancouver, to understand what the needs are and draw from our great tradition.” (photo from Rabbi Hannah Dresner) Vancouver’s Congregation Or Shalom welcomed Rabbi Hannah…
Kids can find own art path
Shula Klinger (photo by Shahar Ben Halevi) When artist and mother Shula Klinger was searching for ways to inspire her own two boys, she learned how important it is to let a child find their own creative path. She has…
Million Jews mark Shabbat
Vancouver was one of the 550 cities worldwide that participated in the Shabbat Project this year. Activities included the Great Big Challah Bake, attending services, hosting Shabbat meals and get-togethers, and a Havdalah concert. (all photos by Sydney Switzer) More…
Technology for clean water
Weizmann Canada event speaker Dr. Brian Berkowitz, centre, with attendees David Berson, left, and Raffi Reitzik. (photo by Sydney Switzer) Everyone who attended the Oct. 15 lecture The Quest for Clean Water left the intimate theatre at Science World with…
From mundane to medical
The Vancouver Israeli Technology Club team on Oct. 7 with event speakers, left to right: Ronen Tanne (VIT), Prof. Ran Goldman, Ido Sarig, Eran Elizur (VIT), Consul General D.J. Schneeweiss, Yaron Bazaz (VIT) and Rod Zehavi. (photo by Rinat Lanciano)…
Shuls, past to present
Left to right: Nico Slobinsky of Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Pacific Region; His Excellency Balint Odor; Ezra Shanken of Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver; and Andre Molnar, Hungarian honorary consul. (photo from Beth Israel) On Oct. 15, Congregation…
Nominate a young light
Yosef Nider, centre, receives the inaugural Lamplighter Award last year. (photo from Centre for Judaism) Do you, or does someone you know, qualify for the Centre for Judaism Young Lamplighter Award? Has anyone you know between the ages of 5…
Korczak’s legacy now
Left to right, keynote speaker Irwin Elman and panelists Rachel Malek, James Copping and Jess Boon. (photo by Cynthia Ramsay) “Children are not the people of tomorrow but are people of today. They have a right to be taken seriously,…
