Most of the world is still unaware of a microscopic universe called the microbiome that thrives in the guts of humans and animals. BGU's Prof. Itzik Mizrahi (pictured here) is convinced that one of the keys to mitigating climate change and promoting food security lies in engineering that microbiome for the benefit of cleaner, healthier air and food. 

Winnipeg/Manitoba – 31 Red River teens joined thousands of other teens, educators, thought and business leaders, celebrities, political figures and philanthropists from around the world at BBYO International Convention 2021, one of the largest convenings of Jewish teen leaders worldwide. Held over Presidents’ Day weekend, February 11–15, 2021, this year IC was held as a hybrid festival with digital and in-person experiences around the globe. The event offered countless opportunities for Jewish teens to connect with their peers, learn new skills, and commit themselves to projects and initiatives they are passionate about. 

Mezzo Homes has designed a Garden Suite (known as a Granny Suite) that can act as a unit for seniors or a self isolation unit, which many will find very attractive especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.

.

Celebration has many different outfits but she always wears the same beautiful dancing shoes.
Mary Anne Radmacher

It’s hard to wrap our heads around how different the world looks today compared to just a month ago, and we continue to do our best to be there for those in need, ensuring that no one gets left behind. Our community needs you now more than ever.

This is an excerpt from a longer paper presented by Howard Morry to the Arab Jewish Dialogue (AJD). Howard and Ab Freig, co chairs of the AJD, recently made a presentation on the conflict to the Friends of Israel. The thoughts expressed here are Howard’s alone.

TORONTO, CANADA – CHW is pleased to announce that the 2020 CHW Annual Campaign, Home Is Where The Heart Is, begins on March 1, 2020, in support of CHW projects. This pillar of CHW’s fundraising efforts provides $1.5 million in support of Children, Healthcare, and Women in Israel and Canada.

The U.S. “Peace to Prosperity” plan presented by President Donald Trump last week proposes unprecedented criteria for the formation of a Palestinian state. 

Toronto, ON – Opera.ca, the national association for opera in Canada, is proud to honour an outstanding opera company board member, Elba Haid, Chair of Manitoba Opera’s (MO) Board of Trustees, as the 2020 recipient of the Opera.ca National Opera Directors Recognition Award.

In December 2019, 27 year old Hadera Short founded a new Israeli dance group called Kadima Dance Company for dancers who are 18 or older who wish to engage in Israeli dance. 

Joel Lazer of Lazer Grant LLP,  the new President of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg,  says that one of the things he would like to accomplish  as President is "to make the community more cohesive." He adds "I think there room for improvement in sharing information, resources and acting  together for the common good of the community, which is living with Jewish values."

[Editor's note: Below is the press release dated Dec 4, 2012 that dealt with the formation of the  Babs Asper Centre for Cultural Arts at the Rady JCC in memory of Ruth “Babs” Asper.]

Marjorie Blankstein, the daughter of Rose & Max Rady , the namesake of the Rady JCC was president of the Winnipeg Jewish community Council [WJCC] in 1986-1987.

On October 29, The Canadian Friends of Hebrew University partnered with the Duvdevan Foundation to present "Meet the Real Fauda Soldiers," an evening to hear inspiring stories as told by front line combat soldiers of the Duvdevan Unit.

Over 600 people attended the Gala evening organized by The Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in honour of prominent community leaders Hope and Howard Morry on Wednesday, October 23rd, at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

I subscribe to The Heretic.  It is authored by Pascal Finette, a member of the Singularity University team.

Canada allows Spousal Sponsorships for married, common-law and conjugal partners, including same sex partners.  An eligible common-law partnership requires a couple to live together for at least one year in a conjugal relationship.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AS A CIVILIAN WORKER FOR 2-3 WEEKS ON AN ISRAELI ARMY SUPPLY BASE, CONTACT SAREL CANADA. Free accommodation, kosher meals, trips, events. Cost: airfare, $100.00 registration, weekend expenses. www.sarelcanada.org

This is a letter written to a friend of ours by her mother:
 
On October 21, 1941, my parents, uncle and I found ourselves travelling on a train to an unknown destination. We are dressed in our finest clothes and each had only one small suitcas

.

At last I was on the plane to Israel. Was this really happening? I had waited so long for this day and here I was, after 32 years, finally returning.

Canadian Associates of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (CABGU), Manitoba chapter, is delighted to announce a Gala Dinner honouring Hope and Howard Morry and featuring Guest Speaker Professor Alan Dershowitz.

.

Over 300 people attended the grand opening celebration of the Vickar Ford dealership, an event which was held on a beautiful summer evening on  July 11.

Most Jewish tourists go to Jamaica to soak up the sun and enjoy the pristine Caribbean water, not to find any cemeteries.
 

I have recently been to two Palestinian refugee camps run by the United Nations Refugee and Works Agency [UNWRA] near Bethlehem. My visit has unfortunately have left me with the impression that the Palestinians as a whole are far from giving up on the right of return to their 1948 homes and villages in Israel.