Category Local

Chabad expands in Victoria

photo - Chabad of Vancouver Island Rabbi Meir and Rebbetzin Chani Kaplan at the Aug. 23 groundbreaking

Chabad of Vancouver Island Rabbi Meir and Rebbetzin Chani Kaplan at the Aug. 23 groundbreaking. (photo from lubavitch.com) Announced in April 2014, Chabad’s plans to build a centre in Victoria proved a relevant and exciting development for locals. The day…

More than Slim Peace

photo - Filmmaker Yael Luttwak spoke at Choices Nov. 1

Filmmaker Yael Luttwak spoke at Choices Nov. 1. (photo from jewishvancouver.com) A film that brings Palestinian and Israeli women together in a weight-loss group. Who would have thought that was possible? American-Israeli Yael Luttwak did, and she made it happen.…

Stories that empower

photo - Shanie Levin

Shanie Levin brought Sholem Aleichem’s stories to life with Al Stein. (photo by Binny Goldman) Tell me a story, please…. Which one of us has not made this request of a mother, a father, a zayda or bubbie? On Oct.…

Community campaign

photo - Neil Pollock, chair of the Jewish Federation annual campaign

Neil Pollock, chair of the Jewish Federation annual campaign. (photo from Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver) There’s just under one month left to contribute to the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver annual campaign, which supports dozens of local community organizations,…

Welcoming new rabbi

photo - Rabbi Hannah Dresner wants “to come to know my congregation and the culture of Jewish Vancouver, to understand what the needs are and draw from our great tradition.”

Rabbi Hannah Dresner wants “to come to know my congregation and the culture of Jewish Vancouver, to understand what the needs are and draw from our great tradition.” (photo from Rabbi Hannah Dresner) Vancouver’s Congregation Or Shalom welcomed Rabbi Hannah…

Kids can find own art path

photo - Shula Klinger

Shula Klinger (photo by Shahar Ben Halevi) When artist and mother Shula Klinger was searching for ways to inspire her own two boys, she learned how important it is to let a child find their own creative path. She has…

Million Jews mark Shabbat

photo - Vancouver was one of the 550 cities worldwide that participated in the Shabbat Project this year. Activities included the Great Big Challah Bake, attending services, hosting Shabbat meals and get-togethers, and a Havdalah concer

Vancouver was one of the 550 cities worldwide that participated in the Shabbat Project this year. Activities included the Great Big Challah Bake, attending services, hosting Shabbat meals and get-togethers, and a Havdalah concert. (all photos by Sydney Switzer) More…

Technology for clean water

photo - Weizmann Canada event speaker Dr. Brian Berkowitz, centre, with attendees David Berson, left, and Raffi Reitzik

Weizmann Canada event speaker Dr. Brian Berkowitz, centre, with attendees David Berson, left, and Raffi Reitzik. (photo by Sydney Switzer) Everyone who attended the Oct. 15 lecture The Quest for Clean Water left the intimate theatre at Science World with…

From mundane to medical

photo - The Vancouver Israeli Technology Club team on Oct. 7 with event speakers, left to right: Ronen Tanne (VIT), Prof. Ran Goldman, Ido Sarig, Eran Elizur (VIT), Consul General D.J. Schneeweiss, Yaron Bazaz (VIT) and Rod Zehavi

The Vancouver Israeli Technology Club team on Oct. 7 with event speakers, left to right: Ronen Tanne (VIT), Prof. Ran Goldman, Ido Sarig, Eran Elizur (VIT), Consul General D.J. Schneeweiss, Yaron Bazaz (VIT) and Rod Zehavi. (photo by Rinat Lanciano)…

Shuls, past to present

photo - Left to right: Nico Slobinsky of Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Pacific Region; His Excellency Balint Odor; Ezra Shanken of Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver; and Andre Molnar, Hungarian honorary consul

Left to right: Nico Slobinsky of Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, Pacific Region; His Excellency Balint Odor; Ezra Shanken of Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver; and Andre Molnar, Hungarian honorary consul. (photo from Beth Israel) On Oct. 15, Congregation…