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Limmud Vancouver 2016, which takes place Jan. 30 and 31, includes seminars, lectures, workshops and discussions on a wide range of topics. This second article in a two-part series features a few of the presenters. The love of two women…
In fall 2015, Yael Levin, third from the right, participated in the program Jewish Life in Germany – Past, Present and Future. (photo from Yael Levin) Last year marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between Germany and Israel. To celebrate…
Madrichim at Camp Miriam palling around in summer 1990. The author is in front. (photo from Mira Sucharov) On a little corner of Gabriola Island lies an enclave of old-style Jewish utopianism. Modeled after a kibbutz, campers (chanichim) and counselors…
A typical day at camp is split between the waterfront, where campers learn to swim, ski, sail, canoe and kayak, and land, where campers participate in sports, drama, crafts and Jewish programming. (photo from Camp Hatikvah’s Facebook page) Established in 1937,…
Jewish summer camp combines land and water activities with learning about Israel and Judaism. (photo from Camp BB Riback) When summer comes to the Pacific Northwest, it’s the best time to head into the great outdoors and, of course, for kids, into…
הדולר הקנדי נחלש משמעותית מול השקל הישראלי. (צילום: Cynthia Ramsay) הדולר הקנדי כידוע מאבד גובה מול הדולר האמריקני אך גם מול מטבעות חזקים אחרים בעולם, בהם הלירה שטרלינג הבריטית והיורו האירופאי. עתה מתברר שהדולר הקנדי נחלש משמעותית גם מול השקל…
The Wallenberg-Sugihara Civil Courage Society will honor Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, ambassador for Reconciliation Canada, on Jan. 17. (photo from Jack P. Blaney Awards, Simon Fraser University) The release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada report last year…
Eve Jochnowitz (photo from Limmud Vancouver) Limmud Vancouver, a now-annual festival of Jewish learning, takes place Jan. 30 and 31. The “pan-denominational” event includes seminars, lectures, workshops and discussions on a diverse array of topics. This week and next, the…
Yolanda Papini Pollock, co-founder of Winnipeg Friends of Israel, which initiated Operation Ezra. (photo from Yolanda Papini Pollock) The Jewish community in Winnipeg has ramped up its efforts to help the Yazidi people, including the sponsorship of families to the…
Dan Ruimy (photo from Dan Ruimy via cjnews.com) If there’s one thing Dan Ruimy is good at, it’s getting people together and promoting dialogue. Ruimy is the new Liberal member of Parliament for the Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge riding. A 53-year-old…
