Next meeting of Rady JCC book club: The story of the Egyptian spy who turned out to be Israel’s greatest agent

The Angel - The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel
Reviewed by BERNIE BELLAN
I hadn’t heard of Ashraf Marwan before I read this book. If you haven’t heard of him either, there’s good reason for that: He was undoubtedly the most important spy Israel has ever had, but for years neither Israeli authorities – who were aware of his identity, nor Egyptian authorities, who were also undoubtedly aware of what Marwan had done, wanted to reveal anything about him.

Inaugural Winnipeg StandWithUs event features charismatic young “Arab Muslim Zionist” Yahya Mahamid

By BERNIE BELLAN
Twenty-year-old Yahya Mahamid is one very brave individual. Not only has he defied the overwhelmingly anti-Israel sentiment that dominates the Arab world – and his own Palestinian people, by proudly describing himself as an “Arab Muslim Zionist”, he has been willing to stand up directly to virulent critics of Israel in such hotbeds of hatred toward Israel as South Africa.

Dr. Ted Lyons weighs in on changes to health care system

By REBECA KUROPATWA

With the numerous changes to the health care system being announced almost daily by the government, Dr. Edward Lyons can hardly wait to come to the Rady JCC and share his long-honed knowledge about navigating the system. The talk will take place during the lunch hour (12noon-1pm) on Mon, Nov 13th at the Rady JCC. (ed. note: It's sold out.)

Israel’s Magen David Adom world’s most efficient ambulance service

By MYRON LOVE
Daniel Amzallag always had a fascination with all things medical, but his path was laid out for him when Magen David Adom came to his high school in Kfar Saba to do a presentation.

Four individuals who deserve recognition

By BERNIE BELLAN

Four members of our community deserve recognition for recent achievements: The first is Jeff Lieberman, who was recently announced as having been elected as the new Chair of the University of Manitoba’s Board of Governors.

Results of B’nai Brith 4th Annual Chess Tournament

By IRWIN LIPNOWSKI
The 4th Annual B’nai Brith Invitational Chess Tournament took place on October 29 at the Asper Campus. Twenty of the strongest players in Manitoba participated in a very competitive five-round event.

Dentists in the news

By MYRON LOVE

When one thinks of inventors, one doesn’t usually think of dentists. But then again, former Winnipegger Dr. Lorne (Larry) Golub is not a typical dentist.

Clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Warren gives talk on anxiety disorders

By BERNIE BELLAN
It was a hard act for Dr. Michelle Warren to follow: It was almost exactly a year ago to the day that sports host Michael Landsberg held a large audience at the Shaarey Zedek in thrall as he talked about his personal struggle with depression.

Intrepid adventurer Jamie Michaels to release second graphic novel

By BERNIE BELLAN
It’s always fun to be contacted by someone who’s a millennial  (anyone born between 1980 - 2000) – someone quite a bit younger than our typical readers – asking whether we would be interested in doing a story about some sort of project with which they’re involved.

Federal Government awards Shaarey Zedek grant to enhance security

By BERNIE BELLAN
The Hon. Jim Carr, Minister of Natural Resources and MP for Wpg. South Centre, was at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue on Friday morning, October 27, to announce a grant of $10,000 to the synagogue as part of the Federal Government’s Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program.

One final look at the Jewish Schools Reunion

By BERNIE BELLAN
What began as a bit of a lark – three old buddies in the summer of 2016 starting up a Facebook group for former students from Winnipeg Jewish schools from the 1950s and 60s, turned into a terrific four-day event over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Women playing key role in 2017 CJA campaign

By HOLLY HARRIS

As the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg continues its 2017 Combined Jewish Appeal campaign launched last month, its dedicated Women’s Philanthropy (WP) team co-chaired by Ellen Kroft and Paula Parks is well on its way to achieving this year’s fundraising goal in support of 18 local, national, and international Jewish agencies.