December 2004 Stories

An umbilical cord may save a life

There is a 15-minute window after a baby is born to collect stem cells. That's when you need to make a choice.

Maintaining a Jewish heritage

A legacy is being lost in Myanmar as a once-thriving community fades.

CBC list makes one think

The greatest Canadians quietly contribute to society.

Jews feel isolated on campus

Panel at Hillel debates free speech and how to combat anti-Zionist tactics.

Where do media loyalties lie?

Nechemia Meyers

Lapter's need for speed

Israeli is trying to be a professional race car driver.

Fun, poetic or serious

Chanukah captivates imagination

The "us" were the ones who didn't get to celebrate Christmas and the "them" were the lucky people who did.

Judith: a Jewish heroine

She saved Judea when the men wanted to surrender.

The jelly doughnut goes global

Some wonder why this treat has become associated with Chanukah.

Coins for saving, not spending

Chanukah gelt recalls Jewish freedom and a long tradition of learning.

Bring home a little bit of Israel

Buying gifts from kibbutzim will help artisans through the country's recession.

Future of Jewish music

Kyra Folk-Farber

Canada's shift at the UN

Critics divided over significance of foreign policy tweak.

Examining life at various stages

A new plan for seniors

Creating a lasting memorial

Safed and the Hula Agmon Lake

Small steps at the UN

Editorial

Spreading light on downtown

Silber Family Agam Menorah-lighting draws wishes for hope, peace.

Exhibit remembers loss

Photographs and text will commemorate local families.

A call to action regarding Sudan

Ruth W. Messinger

Keeping your kids safe at camp

Accidents can happen anywhere, but there are things that can minimize their occurrence and ease your mind.

Camp life can be hard for kids

But burnt blankets and outdoor toilets can't detract from the good times.

Canadian civility tested

Editorial

Israel before democracy

Editorial

Culture, family and history

New exhibit at the Zack Gallery offers a study in textile and color.

Progress seen with labor

Local Jewish groups seem to get their points heard.

Eitz Chaim's new leader

Shimi Yeshayahu steps in for Avraham Feigelstock.

Renewing ties with their religion

Russian immigrants take advantage of the new freedom of expression that they have found in North America.

Changing pollution into paradise

Ganei Yehoshua (Joshua's Gardens) is an ecological revolution in the form of a park in the heart of Tel-Aviv.

On discovering a new relative

PM daffy over Gadhafi?

Editorial

Takes one to know one

Editorial