Last month, 16 students from three different high schools in the Galilee visited Vancouver, where they participated in several activities. (photo by Kristin McIlhenney) “It is nearly impossible to put into words the profound experience we had in Vancouver,” Dr.…
Rabbi Andrew Rosenblatt speaks with Einat Wilf, Israeli author and thinker, who shared her views on the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. (photo by Adele Lewin) Israel and its region are in a moment of danger and opportunity, according to Einat Wilf, who…
Or Shalom held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 27, launching the MoreOR project. (photo from Or Shalom) On Sunday, April 27, Or Shalom Synagogue marked a major milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony, launching the MoreOR project – a long-anticipated renovation…
Sun tans are actually a response to DNA damage. (photo from pexels.com) Skin cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. To better understand sun safety behaviour and attitudes in the Jewish community, a research group from McGill is conducting a survey. …
The Nova Exhibition commemorates the massacre at the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023. The exhibit is in Toronto until June 8. (photo by Lorraine Katzin) My friend Karen Shalansky and I, from Congregation Har El, went on a…
Rain or shine, the Jewish Culture Festival organized by Chabad of the Tri-Cities will take place at Rocky Point Park on Sunday, June 8. Everyone is welcome. (photo from Chabad of the Tri-Cities) The Jewish Culture Festival returns to Rocky…
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion speaks in Vancouver on June 9. (photo from CFHU) Moshe Lion, mayor of Jerusalem, will be in Vancouver June 9 and Calgary June 11 for a special series of events organized by the Jerusalem Foundation of…
Rev. Joseph Marciano has served the Jewish community in many roles, notably as head of the Chevra Kadisha (Burial Society). (photo from cemeteryboard.com) “It means a tremendous amount to us, as we have dedicated the past 40-plus years of our…
Bay Area klezmer trio Veretski Pass returns to Klezcadia, which runs in-person and online June 10-15. (photo from Klezcadia) Klezcadia, a festival of klezmer music and Yiddish culture, is back for a second year. The June 10-15 event can be…
An artist’s rendering of the new Ashdod Rehabilitation and Therapy Centre for which the 2025 Negev Event is raising funds. (photo from jnf.ca/PacificNegev2025) Hosted by Jewish National Fund of Canada Pacific Region and Israel Magen Fund of Canada, the June…
