December 2008 Stories
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Hard times ahead for Barak
Working to save lives in Israel
Last-minute no show of speaker puts a damper on MDA event.
The art of parenthood
Performing on the fly
Importance of space, time
Children's learning environment is the key to academic success.
Chanukah from B.C. farms
Circle Farm Tours will inspire you to buy gifts from local artisans.
A truly unforgettable experience
Five Vancouver friends went to Israel in September of this year to volunteer with Sar-El.
Hidden Shoah hero honored
A new UBC lecture series is dedicated to Dr. Rudolf Vrba.
Learning starts in the home
Authors write on Jewish life
Local spots to buy gifts
Cohen flexes his artistic muscles
Jewish troubadour's talent as a visual artist is exhibited in Kerrisdale gallery until Dec. 31.
Nick & Norah fix the world
Ready for whatever happens
CIC chair Moshe Ronen talks in Winnipeg on government policy.
Dancing with his tormentors
New Israeli movie deals with the haunting memories of battle.
Create a better world
Her brush follows her heart
A visit to Jewish Dubrovnik
Mystical elements of Kislev
Chanukah is a holiday that reflects our trust in G-d's providence.
Chance to rekindle the light
Celebrate past with history
New chanukiyot are created out of old engineering works.
Important boardroom tools
Key are proper organization, clear roles, good communication.
Is neighbor's grass greener?
Book looks at Christianity through the eyes of an Orthodox Jew.
Sparks fly in Friendly Fire
New book by A.B. Yehoshua presents Chanukah in a new light.
Stories of survival, success
Embracing cultural diversity
Swinging with Sisters
Facing December dilemma
Being Jewish at Christmas doesn't make you any less Canadian.
Campaign at $7 million
Despite hard economic times, total is almost at 2007 level.
Getting to know Izzy
A message from Jewish Ukraine
Despite much economic hardship, the community is determined to hold on to their faith.