In its decision on Uber Technologies Inc. v. David Heller, the Supreme Court of Canada determined that the freedom of contract is not so absolute in its technical application as to undermine its purpose of allowing people to craft their…
(photo from flickr) We all wonder and fear what would happen if we were diagnosed with one of many critical illnesses or suffered a heart attack or stroke. You work hard to achieve personal and financial goals during your lifetime.…
The separation wall, Bayt Mirsim. (photo by Kevin Keystone) In this three-part series, the author recounts some of his experiences on Masar Ibrahim Al-Khalil, the Path of Abraham the Friend, in the West Bank, which he visited in 2019. The articles…
(photo from Ashernet) Jerusalem on erev Sukkot, Oct. 2: Keren Hayesod Street (above), the Mamilla open-air mall and the First Station complex (both below). Normally, these places are full of people, especially the day before a holiday. However, for the…
(Wikimedia) סגירת בתי הקזינו באזור מחוז אונטריו הגבירה את משמעותית את מאמצי העבריינים באזור להגדיל את חלקם בהכנסות מהימורים לא חוקיים. משטרת יורק ניהלה זה חודשים חקירה מסועפת ומסובכת אחר המתחרש בווילה מפוארת באזור מרקהאם שמצפון לטורונטו. זאת לאחר שנתקבל…
Head of school Russ Klein welcomes back King David High School students. (photo from facebook.com/kdhsvancouver) Metro Vancouver’s five Jewish day schools are officially in session – student orientation began the week of Sept. 8. But, while the schools are working hard…
In closing the Heart Stirring Negev Event on Zoom, Ilan Pilo, executive director of JNF Pacific Region, talked about the important work done by Save a Child’s Heart, the organization at the centre of this year’s fundraising campaign. (screenshot) Jewish National…
The garden in the courtyard of the Louis Brier. (photo by David J. Litvak) It hasn’t been easy for any of the staff and companions working at Dr. Irving and Phyliss Snider Campus for Jewish Seniors – which comprises the Louis…
The Jewish Seniors Alliance of Greater Vancouver held its annual general meeting on Sept. 10 via Zoom. Because of the pandemic, we were unable to have our usual format – the AGM followed by a gala dinner and the honouring…
In back, left to right, are Marshal Stern and Mel Moss. In the front are, left to right, some members of the ORT committee: Marie Doduck, Mary Tobin, Bess Hirsch, Lane Stein and Beverly Pinsky. (photo from ORT Vancouver) ORT…
