February 2007 Stories

Leaving the holy land

Thousands of Israelis claim refugee status.

Happy New Year to the Earth

Little known in western Judaism until the last century, Tu b'Shevat is now popular.

Be successful in succession

Handing over the reins of a family business takes preparation.

Plan for better golden years

Join an RRSP program at work – you could double your savings.

When divorce is not enough

Without a get, all kinds of problems can ensue for former spouses.

Writing a living will

Leaving exact instructions makes things clear.

Israeli refugees and us

Editorial

The rise of religious divides

Extremism is a key cause of conflict in Middle East, says Martin.

Countries full of complicity

Lando's book chronicles decades of western interference in Iraq.

To the back of the bus

Editorial

Writing my grandma

Trip to Polish village brings a wave of emotion.

A whole world of controversy

Artistic science exhibit raised eyebrows but was appreciated.

Find out more about family

Genealogical searches can turn up all kinds of intriguing tales.

How to be a really great dad

Ten valuable lessons for handling a new family life with aplomb.

Check under the hood

Mental health survey is geared towards seniors.

Love is without age limits

Giving the greatest gift of all

Surrogate mothers – Jewish or not – help infertile couples attain their dream of a family.

Mounting injustice

Editorial

Old tensions that die hard

Brebner play exposes the painful history of competitive friends.

The value of camping

Jewish identities grow from summer learning.

Message from Mecca

Editorial

Keeping the peace at home

Kenney vows to make over our multicultural programs.

An argument for every age

God's existence takes centre stage in the play The Quarrel.

Subject in good hands

Kathryn Jacobi fills JCC's gallery with musicians.

The seer and the scene

Science-fiction writer monitored human reactions.

Israel's Euro housing boom

French, British Jews driving huge market in Mediterranean towns.

How to prepare your budget

(And some ways to help make sure that you don't abandon it.)

Spirit to the people

"Kosher gospel" singer raises souls high.

Following a burning passion

Performer has talent for turning personal experience to art.

Passing on tradition

Dinner encourages new generation of donors.

History brings truth

Look to the Islamic past for answers, says prof.

Israeli society is a true mosaic

Jewish customs, traditions from around the world co-exist in the country's melting pot.

Shared love for Israel

Christians, Jews and First Nations are united.

Tackling "Franksploitation"

Comedienne brings her one-woman show to Vancouver.

An Ottawa gathering

Jewish delegates meet with parliamentarians.

Dating at every age

You can find a soulmate whether you're 40 or 80.

A Jewish connection

Wherever we travel, we recognize each other.

Helping out far away

Jewish volunteer agency has global view.

"Springtime" for Vancouver

Mel Brooks' hugely popular musical is coming to town.

Commonalities in conflict

Hebrew U conducts research project with University of Manitoba.

It's all about talking

Tolerance is only the first step, says Christie.

An abiding passion for dance

Ailey company executive parlays community-minded background into business success.

One man's triumph over trauma

Despite a debilitating childhood illness, Yitzhak Perlman became a celebrated performer on the world stage.