December 2005 Stories

Enjoy cartoonish splendor

Arts Club’s Beauty is enchanting for both adults and children alike

Beauty of Vancouver

Dream City examines city’s history and its future.

Albert Speer casts a long shadow

Journalist recalls meeting with Nazi war criminal as Nuremberg 60th anniversary marked. EDGAR ASHER

All the reason we need

Editorial

Lessons for medicine

Moral of Sabin and Salk: don't get complacent.

Finding something for everyone

Check out the Jewish Independent's second round-up of Chanukah gift-giving options.

Frying up a little fun

Jewish action doll arrives in time for Chanukah.

Finding friends at Haifa U's big BASH

Soaking up the sun at Ein Gedi

Kibbutz resort and spa is a Garden of Eden in one of Israel's most beautiful settings.

Space woes to be alleviated

Relocation by CJC will give centre a little more breathing room.

B'nai Brith goes north

Delegation visits Manitoba First Nations.

Already hundreds wed

Internet dating site leads couples to a chuppah.

Remembering Reb Shlomo

The tradition continues

They're hip and Jewish

New York bands keep spinning new hybrid tunes.

Spread the good word

Book highlights Israel's contributions to the world.

Hillel gala is a big hit

Vanity growing among Israelis

Country sees marked increase in cosmetic plastic surgery procedures for both genders.

Australian racists rally

Editorial

Jews of the province's past

New tome covers varied communities across British Columbia.

Doggin' it down at day care

Portraits from Israel

Travels turn up a wealth of moving experiences.

Chanukah, as mystics see it

The magic Chanukah parade

How a family heirloom was saved, just in time for the holidays.

Connecting with the divine

New books help readers fulfil their aspirations with spirituality.

Meet Maimonides

Historic tales of heroic youth

New books take readers into the past, with lessons for the present.

The true spirit of tzedakah

Brushing aside the barriers

Colorful exhibit shows off artist's dedication, persistence.

Internet hate stopped

Edmonton man guilty of spreading anti-Semitism.

Formative youth experience

Summers at a Jewish camp means new friends and new learning.

Vancouver will host Maccabi athletes

1,500 athletes will take over the Lower Mainland for JCC games this August.

Vandalism hits UBC Hillel House

Gift offerings galore

For Chanukah: the food, the fun and the framed.

Moving the mission on

Incoming Hadassah leader has big plans.

Hanson as CFHU president

Activist brings experience from Red Cross and Expo '86.

Kosher food detector

New technologies help out in the kitchen.

The lighter side of Chanukah

Humorous gifts for everyone in your life are a mouse click away.

Bag lady of New York

Buy a present for – and from – a nice Jewish girl.

It's a little light musing

Bedroom antics and Sondheim lyrics team up to produce a very enjoyable Playhouse production.

Giving Christmas its place

Goodwill in Surrey

Editorial

Beginning of the end?

Editorial

The positions on Israel

Jewish voters weigh up familiar election issues.

A light-hearted romp

Jewish-themed essays both amuse and educate.

Not Jewish enough?

Editorial

A Jewish community in Africa

Rabbi speaks fondly of Bulawayo, but admits its future is bleak.

Celebrate the lights of Jerusalem

It's a Vancouver thing

Secrets of the village

Brigadoon offers fine singing, but poor acting.

Italy's golden triangle

Of latkes and lighting

Authors share their joyous Chanukah memories.

Rolling the dice ... together

Winter is the perfect time for families to play some board games.

High art and rubbish

CDs include enjoyable music and joke gifts.

Bridget Jones, with bagels

Authors enter mainstream press with romance and mystery novels.

Light unto the nations

Editorial

Did we miss anything?

Editorial

B.C. Jew aids Afghans

Fruman helps with first democratic election.

Luxuriate on the winter's edge

Tofino resorts offer you the opportunity to forget your seasonal blues.

Visit New Zealand

Summer of love

Catholics' naive hope

Editorial