November 2006 Stories

Advocating for Israel

Meeting reveals a wide variety of opinion.

Mama serves up old favorites

Mendelson brings her culinary flare to JCC book festival.

In homage to a mother

Sisters' relationship with family is a work of art.

Borscht: it does a body good

Our reporter is hot on the trail of one of the best Jewish staples.

Island's all-in-one resort stay

Get a mud wrap, attend a conference or have a beach bonfire.

So near and yet so different

Seattle is the perfect place for a quick weekend winter getaway.

Utah: it's not just for Mormons

The midwestern state is also home to Zion National Park, Chabad Plaza and pastrami.

Keeping it really cosy

Winter comes with all kinds of warm opportunity.

Israel's "Designer to the Stars"

Galit Levi creates sumptuous frocks for her clients – even in the middle of a war zone.

Annan ... then what?

Editorial

Kristallnacht relived

Wrenching letters shed light on the Shoah.

Illuminating common stories

New Yorker tackles difficult themes with wit, Yiddishkeit.

Layton's legacy lives

Keeping up with kids

Winnipeg seniors gaining computer know-how.

Laughs in the bedroom

Arts Club farce brings the 18th century to life.

Deconstruction of a murder

Author paints a detailed portrait of teens involved in Virk death.

Harnessing one's fear

Positive can come from negative, says comic.

Heroes were those who saved us

Recognition is given to an Italian family who sheltered Ukrainian Jews during the war.

B-word raises issues

Editorial

The end of an era for JCC

Gerry Zipursky overcame obstacles for today's success.

Prayer leads to action

Clinton wows Ottawa crowd

Former U.S. president speaks at JNF dinner in Canadian capital.

Raising hard questions

Two authors bring contentious figures into play.

Home for the holiday

Guest hits another homer, with Jewish humor.

Getting even better with age

Specialized match search offers "introductions with integrity" to baby boomers.

She was a tough but tender PM

Golda Meir loomed large in Israelis' hearts and minds, long after she stepped down.

Israelis and pluralism

Editorial

Iranian threat central

Olmert shares concern in GA message.

Be patient: Mideast expert

Lecture on the conflict honors community activist Stein.

Iraq is rich in history

Sephardi Jewish life is highlighted in exhibits.

Seeing it all firsthand

Mission to Israel reveals damage and spirit.

Lights, camera and glamor

Campus joins together

What's your motive?

Shop for the holiday

Ethical kippot among new items available.

Making perfect circles

Naomi Levitin's jewelry meshes light and dark.

Spotlights on conflict

Theatre-goers see very different experiences.

Ma'agan: giving support for life

Cancer drop-in centre offers art, music and dance classes to survivors in Jerusalem.

Look eastward, Tony

Editorial