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Nov 28, 2024, 7:14 PM

Interview with MB MLA Richard Perchotte

*This article was originally published in print by the Jewish Post. Richard Perchotte is the MLA for Selkirk. Elected in 2023 as the Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate to the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, his win upheld Conservative dominance in the riding,...

Nov 20, 2024, 12:06 AM

Etz Chayim Synagogue Hosts Event With MPs Ben Carr & Anthony Housefather

This article was originally published in print by the JEWISH POST. On November 13th, Etz Chayim Synagogue hosted an event called “Canadian Antisemitism: A Conversation with Rabbi Kliel Rose & Special Guest.” The special guest was the Honourable Anthony Housefather, the...

Nov 19, 2024, 8:26 PM

Etz Chayim Synagogue Hosts Israeli Dance Classes for Adults

Gina Chodirker

Gina Chodirker has been doing Israeli dance for nearly 3 decades and is now hosting classes at Congregation Etz Chayim. GINA’s JOURNEY INTO ISRAELI DANCE: Gina has been interested in learning folk dancing for years and finally got the opportunity in...

Nov 6, 2024, 9:26 PM

Supporting Israel, & Protecting Canada: Interview with MP Kevin Vuong

When the terrorist attacks of October 7th occurred last year, protest movements sprung up across the world. Many people sympathized with the 1,200 victims and the couple hundred hostages taken by Hamas; many were also quick to denounce Israel...

Oct 15, 2024, 8:43 PM

New Oct. 7th Documentary ‘The Killing Roads’ Sheds Light on Atrocities

A new film entitled ‘The Killing Road’ debuted on October 1st. The film, which was released almost exactly one year after the terrorist attacks of October 7th, is a documentary by Igal Hecht that showcases the horrors of these...

Sep 3, 2024, 7:26 PM

Should ‘Samidoun’ be Banned in Canada?

Since the October 7th terrorist attacks and the subsequent renewal of conflict in Gaza, there has been an increasing amount of oversight and review of Jewish and Muslim organizations in Canada. However, one group has managed to slip under...

Aug 23, 2024, 8:04 PM

BB CAMP Celebrating 70 Years!

B’nai Brith Camp, commonly called ‘BB’, is a picturesque Jewish summer camp on Town Island in Lake of the Woods. BB Camp was founded in 1954, making this its 70th anniversary! The property is beautiful, and Camp Director Jacob Brodovsky intends...

Aug 20, 2024, 7:37 PM

Independent MLA Dominic Cardy Stands Up for Israel & Canadian Jews

It’s not often you’ll get clear declarative statements from a politician backed by a realpolitik perspective within a moral framework. Obfuscation, caveats, pandering, flip-flopping, and the art of saying many things consisting of nothing at all have become all...

Aug 2, 2024, 12:36 AM

Winnipeg Beach Synagogue: Decades of Community & Prayer

This year, I went to Winnipeg Beach over the Canada Day weekend. There, I had the privilege of participating in the Winnipeg Beach Synagogue’s Saturday morning service. I also interviewed long-time attendee Howard Kideckel, who has been involved for over...

Jul 30, 2024, 5:59 PM

Carla Compton – NDP MLA Discusses the Jewish Community, Antisemitism, and Israel

I recently, had the pleasure of interviewing Carla Compton, the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Tuxedo. Carla won the recent 2024 Tuxedo by-election as the New Democratic Party (NDP) candidate. The Tuxedo by-election, which was held on June...

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