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If we want to improve our character traits, we need look no further than the latest issue we have in relationships. Do we get angry easily? Or impatient? (photo of universe.roboflow.com) The Jewish New Year, 5786, is upon us. How…
Neshama Carlebach comes to Vancouver for Selichot at Congregation Beth Israel on Sept. 13. (photo by Michael Albany) After more than two decades, Neshama Carlebach returns to Vancouver. But not for a concert. The award-winning singer-songwriter will lead, with her…
Among the many Shavuot celebrations that took place around British Columbia was PJ Library’s Cheesy Shavuot in collaboration with Congregation Har El. (photo from PJ Library) The BC Jewish community observed Shavuot June 1-3 in a variety of ways. Here…
Held on April 15, the Third Seder: Understanding Addiction and the Path to Freedom focused on the slavery of addiction. (photo from JFS Vancouver) There was matzah, grape juice, charoset and horseradish on the table. Guests read from the Haggadah…
“A people driven by hate are not – cannot be – free.” (Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, z”l) (photo from flickr) According to Exodus 1:8, a new Egyptian king rose to power who did not know Joseph. He did not remember,…
After the Israelites escape from Egypt and the Sea of Reeds has returned to its normal flow, with the enslavers either drowned or on the opposite side, Miriam leads the women in singing a song of praise. Apparently, it is…
Ilan Rabchinskey’s photograph of Tamarind Street Corn Cups in Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook inspired me to make them. (photo by Ilan Rabchinskey) Since reviewing Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook by Ilan Stavans and Margaret E. Boyle for…
In Every Generation: A PJ Library Family Haggadah can be downloaded from pjlibrary.org (photo from PJ Library) Passover is the ultimate Jewish story – a tale of freedom, hope and food – which makes it the perfect holiday to share…
