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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...
Jun 26, 2024, 12:26 AM
OCT. 7th Survivors Eilat Tibi & Idan Krief Tell their Stories
In a world where adversity often tests the limits of human resilience, the stories of survivors serve as beacons of hope, strength, and inspiration. Two individuals, each with their own harrowing experiences, came together to share their tales of...
Jun 20, 2024, 5:44 PM
Red River BBYO Has ‘Most Successful Year’ in maybe a Decade
This year was a resounding success for BBYO in Winnipeg. The B’nai B’rith Youth Organization is a group for Jewish Teens, and with this year’s spring programming having just ended, I got a chance to talk with Jonah Posner,...
Jun 19, 2024, 9:37 PM
British WW2 Historian Discusses Jewish Stories on D-Day
Recently we honored the 80th anniversary of D-day, the Allied naval invasion of France, which helped end World War Two by defeating Nazi Germany. I invited British Historian Helen Fry to discuss the Jewish contribution to World War Two,...
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