Rabbi Susan Tendler, left, Lonnie Belfer and Lynne Fader were panelists at a dialogue on antisemitism in Richmond Jan. 26. (photo by Pat Johnson) Communities need to be more proactive and less reactive toward antisemitism – to focus less on…
Dr. Gil Troy spoke of being inspired by Ben Mizrachi and other young Jews, who he described as Zionist lions. (screenshot) Vancouver’s Ben Mizrachi died a hero saving others at the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. On that…
Corey Levine has helped bring many Afghan women MPs and their families to safety in Canada. She will speak about her experiences at the Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Society event honouring her. (photo from Corey Levine) The Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Society’s…
Kfir Bibas was abducted before his first birthday. His second birthday is this Saturday. (photo by Pat Johnson) The Gregorian calendar has turned over a new year, but the vigils for the Israeli hostages continue without interruption. Daphna Kedem, who…
Michael Sachs is the first director of Western Canada for the Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Centre. (photo from FSWC) The role is new, but the face is familiar. On Sept. 15 last year, Michael Sachs took the helm as the…
Last month, Governor General of Canada Mary Simon made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada, one of the country’s highest honours. Among those appointed as a member to the Order was Vancouver Jewish community member Marie Doduck. For…
Selina Robinson (centre front) was a counselor at Camp Miriam for four summers. She is pictured here, in 1981, with the Sayarim (Grade 5s) in that year’s first session. (photo from Camp Miriam) Little did I know how much Camp…
Canoe trips are a vital part of the camp experience, not only because of the physical activity they involve but also because of the deep personal growth they foster. (photo from Camp Hatikvah) At Camp Hatikvah, one of the most…
Camp Solomon Schechter builds identity and combats antisemitism. (photo from Camp Solomon Schechter) During Tisha b’Av, a day of mourning and reflection, the entire camp community of Camp Solomon Schechter in Tumwater, Wash. – 300 campers, ranging from 3rd to…
(photo from Camp Kalsman) We know that today’s university and college students have lots of choices for summer jobs – but here are 10 reasons why working at a Jewish summer camp is the absolute best opportunity for someone who’s starting to think…
