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04/03/2024

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08/08/2023

At the Israel Pavilion (Monday, Aug. 7): Chai was absolutely superb, and the place was packed - as usual. The 4 ambassadors for the Israel Pavilion, seen in the picture, are (l-r): Carson Mellon, Romi Haims, Alf Malam, & Tali Groisman. Also at the pavilion - as they have been for years, were Cookie Billinghurst & her daughter, Tracee Mellon, selling jewellery. In the picture are (l-r): Tracee, Carson, & Allan Mellon, and Cookie Billinghurst.

07/12/2023

Tomorrow (July 13) at noon, Cecil Rosner, the dean of Manitoba investigative journalists, will be speaking to the Remis Forum at the Gwen Secter Centre. You can still register for the luncheon (cost for a full kosher lunch is only $18) by calling the Gwen Secter Centre today (July 12) at 204-339-1701.

07/09/2023

The Jewish Post & News has a totally new website at jewishpostandnews.ca. With a constant feed of new stories & pictures - along with all obituaries published in the paper, why not bookmark it and keep up to date with the latest local and international news. And - if you don't want to see any ads just add an ad blocker and you won't see any!

05/13/2023

Cancercare Manitoba Foundation will be holding the 16th Challenge for Life on June 3. You can still offer support to one of the many teams participating. To read about the 5 teams that have a strong Jewish component, including Team Schvesters, Nancy's Nightingales, Jason's Journey, Sister Act, & Serratus Superstars, go to https://jewishpostandnews.ca/faqs/rokmicronews-fp-1/team-schvesters-once-again-among-cancercare-manitoba-foundation-challenge-for-life-top-fundraisers/

04/18/2023

A total of 33 residents of the Simkin Centre have either had Covid in the last 2 weeks or now have it. Read the story at

HomeLocalLocal NewsCovid outbreak at Simkin Centre Covid outbreak at Simkin Centre Bernie Bellan April 18, 2023 11 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp April 17, 2023 According to the latest information posted to the Simkin Centre website, there are currently 17 active cases of Covid among residents of....

04/09/2023

Funeral for Susan Kahanovitch to take place Tuesday, April 11, 11:00 am, at Rosh Pina Memorial Park, graveside.

03/22/2023

The current situation in Israel is prompting many Israelis to leave the country. Read the story at https://jewishpostandnews.ca/rss/alarmed-by-their-countrys-political-direction-more-israelis-are-seeking-to-move-abroad
But relatively few Israelis have applied to come to Manitoba in the past 2 years. We'll have a detailed story in our March 29 issue exploring why that is.

HomeRSSAlarmed by their country’s political direction, more Israelis are... Alarmed by their country’s political direction, more Israelis are seeking to move abroad Bernie Bellan March 20, 2023 45 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp TEL AVIV (JTA) — When Daniel Schleider and his wife, Lior, leave...

03/21/2023

Here's an event you're not going to want to miss!

03/19/2023

Ben Chimol was an energetic and popular student at Gray Academy whose life was sadly cut short by cancer this past December. Read how Gray Academy is honoring his memory at https://jewishpostandnews.ca/faqs/rokmicronews-fp-1/gray-academy-honours-grade-12-student-ben-chimol-whose-life-was-cut-short-by-cancer-this-past-december/

03/12/2023

The latest WJT production, "Narrow Bridge," tackles issues of gender and religious identity with sensitivity - and humor. Read the review at

01/08/2023

New stories on our website: Update on Etz Chayim's move south; a deep dive into where Jews live now in Winnipeg; Skye Kneller has a new role at Gray Academy...and many more, all at jewishpostandnews.ca

12/11/2022

Roz Usiskin was an important figure in Winnipeg's Jewish community who was involved with many different organizations. Read Harriet Zaidman's beautiful tribute to Roz - along with other new stories, at

HomeLocalLocal NewsIn tribute to the late Roz Usiskin In tribute to the late Roz Usiskin Bernie Bellan December 10, 2022 174 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp The late Roz Usiskin By HARRIET ZAIDMAN The Jewish community lost a valuable member when Roz Usiskin died on November 2nd at the age of 94. Ro...

11/03/2022

Simkin Centre reports 14 confirmed cases of Covid since Oct. 14, 2 deaths. Read the story at https://www.jewishpostandnews.ca/local/1278-new-outbreak-of-covid-at-simkin-centre-2-deaths-14-confirmed-cases

10/31/2022

The Winnipeg Jewish Theatre's first indoor production since 2020 is drawing rave reviews, including from our own guest reviewer, Alon Weinberg. Read Alon's review at

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10/28/2022

Results of the 2021 census are in - despite what our Jewish Federation has been saying: The Jewish population of Winnipeg has shrunk - not grown. Total Jewish population now: 11,520; in 2011 - 12,320. Full story to come in the Nov. 9 issue.

10/11/2022

The Etz Chayim has found a new home. We'll have full details in the Oct. 12 issue of the JP&N. Hint: It's in the south end - in a great location. We've deliberately blurred a picture of the new location so as not to be too specific.

09/16/2022

After more than 70 years at its Matheson Ave. site, Congregation Etz Chayim has put its synagogue building up for sale. Read the full story at http://www.jewishpostandnews.ca/local/1229-congregation-etz-chayim-puts-synagogue-building-up-for-sale