The sound of the shofar
Every Jewish New Year, just before we stand to hear the sound…
New Year foods and blessings
A Moroccan proverb states: “The one who wants honey must endure the…
Zimmern’s family favourites
In searching for holiday recipes, I came across the website of award-winning…
Tumbling headlong into love
When my nephew and his wife introduced me to their newest offspring,…
Picturesque Sao Miguel
I’m looking at the stone floor of what used to be a…
In the name of love and art
I recently visited some of the small historical Jewish communities of Italy.…
Antisemitism rife on campus
Graffiti, like this on the UBC campus in 2024, is emblematic of…
Different perspectives
Figurative art usually concentrates on the subject matter: flowers, landscapes, portraits, still…
Will action follow data?
As students prepare to the return to classes in the coming days,…
A profound civic awakening?
Ariel Beery identifies himself as part of a small minority of Israelis…
