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New rabbi settles into post

photo - Rabbi Elisha (Eli) Herb is Congregation Emanu-El’s new spiritual leader — Rabbi Elisha (Eli) Herb is Congregation Emanu-El’s new spiritual leader. (photo from Emanu-El)

A light for the nations

photo - Linor Attias, deputy director of international emergency operations for United Hatzalah, inspired Raquel Esrock’s bat mitzvah project: Maple Syrup and Mitzvahs — Linor Attias, deputy director of international emergency operations for United Hatzalah, inspired Raquel Esrock’s bat mitzvah project: Maple Syrup and Mitzvahs. (photo by Robin Esrock)

Killed for being Jewish

For Jews worldwide, the hope represented by the first candle of Hanukkah was snuffed out by the horrifying mass murder at a communal Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, Australia. At press time, 15 were confirmed dead, ranging from a 10-year-old named Matilda to an 87-year-old survivor of the Holocaust, Alex Kleytman.…

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Eby touts government record

photo - BC Premier David Eby — BC Premier David Eby told the Independent: “We really have tried to be a government that takes on hate and racism from all angles.” (photo from BC NDP)

Facing a complex situation

image - The Gaza Strip is currently divided between the Israeli-held zone (green) and Hamas territory (red) — The Gaza Strip is currently divided between the Israeli-held zone (green) and Hamas territory (red). (Screenshot from Channel 14)

Keep lighting candles

We were intrigued to receive notice of the 2026 PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, which takes place in January and February. The festival has been running for more than two decades and bills itself as “a creative hub for dialogue.” …

The Maccabees, old and new

photo - A postcard featuring the work “In Prayer – In War” by Polish-American artist and cartoonist Mitchell Loeb (1889-1968) — A postcard featuring the work “In Prayer – In War” by Polish-American artist and cartoonist Mitchell Loeb (1889-1968). (internet photo)

Improving the holiday table

photo - latkes — These latkes can be made vegan, gluten-free and with reduced oil – or not. (photo by Michelle Dodek)

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