August 2007 Stories

Jewish Independent hat trick

Conflicting cultures

Judaism, homosexuality collide in fest films.

Justice delayed again

Editorial

Tony Kushner as film subject

Award-winning playwright discusses politics, hope, Israel.

Adult education is growing

Jewish learning is facilitated through community programs.

Unthinkable choices

Editorial

Gaza on the brink of total chaos

Israeli and Palestinian businesspeople advocate for the reopening of the Karni crossing.

Serving God and her country

Observant Richmond woman makes aliyah days after grad.

Divorce made easier

Author turns personal experience global.

Learning a neighbor's language

Menashe Regional Council workers learn to speak Arabic in order to break down barriers.

Spread the news – in English

Brotherhood of Jews

UBC fraternity encourages community.

Raring to get back to class

Falling in love with Hebrew

Language classes – biblical and modern – are offered year-round.

It's your right to be offended

Using the whole set of tools

Lobbying sets wheels of environmental change in motion.

Larry Wilde returns

Comedian brings one-man show to town.

The Taiwanese Zionist

Borhan Jiang immerses himself in Israeli culture.

Of scribbles and sculptures

Artistic partnership makes doodles into three-dimensional objects.

The first face-to-face

What you should say and how you should act.

Earth in the balance

Editorial