Category National

A continuing pursuit of justice

photo -Irwin Cotler told those at the launch of the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy’s Pursuing Justice Project on March 31 that his current focus is the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights in Montreal

Irwin Cotler told those at the launch of the Pearson Centre for Progressive Policy’s Pursuing Justice Project on March 31 that his current focus is the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights in Montreal. (photo by Dave Gordon) Irwin Cotler…

Lifting up women’s voices

photo - Left to right: Dana Chappellaz, Susan Weidman Schneider and Yelena Maleyev

Left to right: Dana Chappellaz, Susan Weidman Schneider and Yelena Maleyev. (photo by Shayla Fink) The first-ever Winnipeg Jewish Women’s Symposium was held at Rady Jewish Community Centre on April 9 and 10, bringing together women of all ages to…

Focus on community safety

How safe is our community? That’s a question all of us ask from time to time, some of us on a daily basis as we come and go from our synagogue or community centre, or drop our kids off at…

Recording testimony

As every year passes, more firsthand accounts of the Holocaust are lost. Carleton University has launched a new initiative to help preserve these important accounts for future generations. Led by Mina Cohn, director of the Centre for Holocaust Education and…

Diagnosing, treating ADHD

Why are boys three to four times more likely to be diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than girls, when studies have repeatedly shown that girls are just as likely to have it? According to psychiatrist Dr. Doron Almagor,…

Bleak future for Israel

photo - Raphael Hoult, winner of the inaugural Barry Rubin Prize Essay Competition

Raphael Hoult, winner of the inaugural Barry Rubin Prize Essay Competition. (photo from Raphael Hoult) “A Game of Clocks: An Analysis of the Situation in the Middle East and Its Effects on Israel” by Winnipeg’s Raphael Hoult is the winner…

Learning about other faiths

photo - During mock weddings, participants learn about Jewish and Sikh rituals

During mock weddings, participants learn about Jewish and Sikh rituals. (photo from Shaul Osadchey) While Judaism is the main focus of any synagogue, and many stop there, that is not the case with Calgary’s Beth Tzedec Congregation. They have decided…

Finding joy in food and art

photo - Talia Syrie

Talia Syrie (photo from Talia Syrie) In 1999, Israeli-born longtime Winnipegger Talia Syrie spent her summer working as a tree planter in British Columbia. Trained as a heavy diesel mechanic, she was tree planting to pay off her student loans.…

Tax reminders for students

photo - Canada Revenue Agency has tax credits, deductions and benefits to help students

Canada Revenue Agency has tax credits, deductions and benefits to help students. (photo from CRA) The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has tax credits, deductions and benefits to help students, and here are some tips to ensure students get them. First,…

Blue Jays CEO wants to win

photo - Toronto Blue Jays’ new president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro

Toronto Blue Jays new president and chief executive officer Mark Shapiro. (photo from Toronto Blue Jays) The Toronto Blue Jays almost made it to the World Series in 2015. With spring training having just started, we’re crossing our proverbial fingers…