Toward the end of last year, Israel signed an historic agreement with Lebanon, enabling both countries to enjoy an abundance of natural gas located deep below their respective territorial waters. Now, Israel can continue exploring its northern Karish gas field…
On Feb. 15 at Beth Israel, there will be two opportunities to hear Dr. Mielu Rabinovici speak on the topic of The Know-How to Navigate Through the Golden Years and Retirement, and Preparedness also Towards an Increased Longevity and a…
Yaron Komari, a resident at Dogwood Gardens, speaks at the development’s opening ceremony Jan. 10, as Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim looks on. (photo by Al Lau) Yaron Komari grew up in Israel, served in the Israel Defence Forces and moved…
Lance Davis, chief executive officer of JNF Canada (photo from JNF Canada) Noa Tishby, an Israeli who hit it big in Hollywood as an actor, writer and producer before bursting on the scene as an activist voice for Israel, will…
Avi Benlolo will screen a film at Beth Israel on Feb. 13. (PR photo) There is a fundamental disconnect between what is happening in the Middle East and what observers in Europe and North America perceive, according to Avi Benlolo,…
Author and former politician Michael Oren addresses the Jewish Media Summit, which took place in Jerusalem Dec. 19-22. (photo by Dave Gordon) The Iranian threat, the new Israeli government, BDS, terrorism, and the challenges of aliyah, were just some of…
Chaplain Sari Shernofsky (photo by Norwegian Cruise Line) Earlier this month, Sari Shernofsky described her experiences as a chaplain in a Zoom lecture called Stories from a Narrow Bridge: Meeting People in Time of Need. The talk’s title comes from a…
In Richmond Jewish Day School’s Food Lab Program, students help prepare meals once a month. (photo from RJDS) One by one, students at Richmond Jewish Day School filter down the hallways following the smells of a delicious and nutritious meal.…
Camp Shalom knows that first experiences are a huge milestone in a child’s development, shaping their individuality, interests and futures. (photo from JCC Camp Shalom) Day camps have always been places for firsts. For many, camp is the place where they…
Dr. Paula Gordon and Gary Segal have been appointed to the Order of Canada. On Dec. 29, Governor General of Canada Mary Simon announced new appointments to the Order of Canada. The list included two members of Vancouver’s Jewish community:…
