Community news and perspectives, linked to the original publisher.
15 stories
Add a free entryOpinion: Ron East questions how Manitoba's recognition of anti-Palestinian racism will affect Jewish and Israeli residents, and calls for clear safeguards protecting Jewish self-determination and legitimate political debate.
Shaarey Zedek has postponed its October 20 family information evening because of a scheduling conflict. A replacement date in late November is being arranged; no new date has been confirmed.
TheJ.ca reports that 17 Manitoba organizations challenged Premier Wab Kinew’s October 7 anniversary statement, arguing that its acknowledgment of Palestinian suffering was insufficient. The article examines their October 14 letter and the premier’s message.
Bernie Bellan profiles Winnipeg baseball executive Regan Katz, who runs the Winnipeg Goldeyes and Ottawa Titans, and examines his work with both teams.
Opinion: Steinbach MLA Kelvin Goertzen reflects on Manitoba’s October 7 remembrance walk, Jewish community safety and concerns about antisemitism, including criticism of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights exhibit.
The Winnipeg Jewish day school reports its highest September enrolment in 13 years, with growing early-years classes and new student programs.
Members of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg’s first organized adult mission to Poland reflected on Jewish history, remembrance and renewal.
The veteran Winnipeg actor was recognized for his artistry and longstanding contribution to Jewish performing arts in Manitoba.
Winnipeg director Mariam Bernstein discusses Prairie Theatre Exchange’s production of Glory, a play about a pioneering women’s hockey team that addresses antisemitism, sexism and barriers faced by Jewish Canadians.
Hundreds gathered at Winnipeg’s Asper Jewish Community Campus for prayers and remembrance marking three years since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Winnipeg Jewish Review examines how a book included in a Canadian Museum for Human Rights resource guide presents terrorism, negotiation and compromise.
A Canadian Press report examines heightened security and fear in Jewish communities, including comments from Jewish Federation of Winnipeg president Jeff Lieberman about local hate graffiti and community safety.
Winnipeg Jewish Review’s latest local commentary considers conflict, disorder and the Israeli series Fauda.
The eight-part television series shot in Winnipeg includes local Jewish performers Harry Nelken, Susanna Portnoy, Kevin McIntyre and Henriette Ivanans, along with actor-director Adam Arkin.
Seventeen Winnipeg women created 1,400 crocheted anemones for an Asper Campus installation honouring victims of the Oct. 7 attack and reflecting the flowers of southern Israel.
