December 2009 Stories

VESTA votes on "free speech"

Men step into the spotlight

Recommending intervention

The Will to Intervene project focuses on preventing genocide.

Working together as equals

Settling in a new home

Diverse, fun neighborhood

Negotiations continuing

A local vigil for Gilad Shalit draws hundreds of students.

Holiday parties abound

Nothing rotten in Scoundrels

Whistler Olympic tour

Get your winter fill now, without breaking the bank.

Get rid of 10-percenters

Editorial

A new anti-Semitism

Finding unity in the candlelight

A peaceful Shabbat and Chanukah together allow us to proudly focus on the important.

A protest on the Hill

The greatest Jew on ice now

Schneider hopes to bring more than a Kiddush cup to Vancouver.

Giants' newest superstarrrrr!

Segal is the goaltender to watch in the Western Hockey League.

Local Jewish fraternity soars

With membership on the rise, AEPi makes plans for expansion.

Advocacy meeting inspires

Traditional Jewish memorials

Headstones can be a unique way to eternally honor loved ones.

So much to see and do

A trip to see Jewish London is simply "brilliant."

Jewish creativity highlighted

History and poetry excite more, but there's interesting fiction, too.

Fun sounds, no spirituality

Parties for the holiday

A lower-key Chanukah

For most Israelis, gifts are second to sufganiyot.

A reflection on togetherness

Discovering a new relationship fills a void with warmth and light.

Add a Mediterranean flavor

Four healthy and colorful recipes for a festive Chanukah meal.

Dessert integral for holidays

Goldman's classic finds new life in its 10th anniversary edition.

Revisiting a childhood crush

Tale of two economies

Editorial

Combating modern slavery

Nature is prominent

Artist paints the light, air, color of Israel.

Lessons from the past

Two different prefaces make David Kirk curious.

A private and public battle

Living with chronic illness requires a psychic push and pull.

Keeping Judaism alive in Burma

Moses Samuels is still taking care of Musmeah Yeshua in Rangoon – tourists are welcome.

Use the anti-Semitism test

Mosque attacks rare

Editorial

Learning through play

January registration for the Simkin Centre.

Prime ministerial portraiture

Art donation to CHFU will stay in Jerusalem permanently.

Doctor's world impact

Circumcision is shown to help prevent HIV/AIDS.

Entrepreneur "paid to party"

SFU competitor wins on event planning, but will be an engineer.

A Russian celebration

Violinist and singers join party at Peretz Centre.

Special 2010 menorot

At I-Care, Judaism and peace play central roles.

Some values non-partisan

Interfaith by numbers

Editorial

Keep cards and letters coming!

No matter what else happens at camp, receiving mail from a loved one is a highpoint.