By Adam Michael Segal
When the 18th Maccabiah kicks off In Israel in July, it will be a true family affair for the Sankar’s.
Not only will brothers’ Dan and Dave team up to represent Canada’s over 35 soccer squad at the Jewish Olympics, but their extended families will tag along for the trip of a lifetime.
“It’s [...]

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By Lauren Kramer

 
 
 
 
 
 This past weekend, Vancouver celebrated the annual Festival Harikud, an Israeli Dance festival wherein 18 different dance groups performed at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver.
My son was among the participants in the show, representing Richmond Jewish Day School. The kids had a blast and the performances were well attended.
Now in its [...]

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By Karin Kloosterman
A couple of weeks ago I got an email from the diagnostics innovator Micromedic, based in Israel. The company has developed early detection kits for several varieties of cancer, and its kits can also play a role in early diagnosis of diabetes.
They have signed a memorandum of understanding to work with the Canadian [...]

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