October 2007 Stories

Just another day at the office

Writer Paul Lieberstein shares his perspective at the VIFF.

Ambivalent playwright

Expectations were shifted by trips to Israel.

Meet the teacher

Chain has weak links

Film proves uninspired in every possible way.

Israelis are critical of Abbas

The OU reaches out

Tour of synagogues launches in Vancouver.

U of M gets ME chair

Philanthropist helps establish a Canadian first.

Spreading the word around

New book festival head wants to reach non-Jews, too.

Insights of a Mideast expert

Veteran Arab journalist adds nuance to the Israel debate.

Performing for peace

U of M researcher evaluates Jerusalem project.

Behind the scenes at CJA

More than mere words

"Never again" means that we must fight racism.

Cultivating our family trees

Geneology expert notes the importance of the past for our future.

Unwelcome greetings

Editorial

Threats in the Middle East

Senior IDF officer talks to students about Israel's security.

The spirit of Lillith is freed

B.C. artist paints biblical heroine as a model for modern women.

Troops out ... when?

Editorial

Changing of the guard

Editor's chair at JI will be getting a new occupant.

Master of speechless expression

Marcel Marceau was the Western world's most renowned – and beloved – pantomime.

A pogrom on campus

Editorial

Cambie is singing the blues

Local merchants are suffering from prolonged construction.

Uncovering Israeli spies

New film candidly portrays the life of a Mossad agent.

Batter up ... except on holy days

Greenberg broke through the ranks to become the world's first Jewish superstar athlete.

Real roots of conflict

Editorial

Park marred by graffiti

Suitcase disappoints

A mixture of Jewish worlds

Israelis enjoy Canada's game

With only one rink in the country, hockey is skating on thin ice.

Jewish humor transcends time

Why do we laugh? What makes Jewish humor distinctively Jewish? ... and other questions.

Fanaticism. Who? Us?

Editorial

Higher education calls