By Lauren Kramer
The Vancouver Jewish community welcomed Team Israel to the Olympics last week with an event that attracted some 800 people to Temple Sholom in Vancouver. Sponsored by the Vancouver Chapter of Magen David Adom, the event, titled “The Frozen Chosen,” began with a tribute to the memory of the 11 Israeli Olympic athletes [...]

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By Staff
The Winter Games have begun and Israel is proud to be in Vancouver!  Israel’s Alexandra Zaretsky carried the flag on Friday night during the opening ceremony for the Games in Vancouver, BC.  (AP Photo/Charlie Ridel) 

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By Lauren Kramer
It’s not just athletes that are preparing for the Olympics. Hair stylists are cutting new swaths in hair design too, hoping they will be winners in what’s been termed the Hair Olympics in October.
On October 18 and 19, Israeli and Canadian hairdressers will compete with other countries’ hairdressers as they untangle, comb and [...]

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