At memorial service for Vivian Silver, grief and a determination to pursue peace
Eliyahu Freedman (KIBBUTZ GEZER, Israel, JTA) — As she eulogized Vivian Silver, her friend and longtime fellow activist, Ghadir Hani said, “Vivian, my beloved, if…
Eliyahu Freedman (KIBBUTZ GEZER, Israel, JTA) — As she eulogized Vivian Silver, her friend and longtime fellow activist, Ghadir Hani said, “Vivian, my beloved, if…
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Tears were, no doubt, shed in at least three Alberta cities when Fania (Fanny) Wedro passed away on August 21,…
(Calgary) – This week, Calgary lost a notable member of our community. Fania (Fanny) Wedro was a devoted citizen of the world. She gave much…
by Sam Margolis, Canadian Jewish News (CJN) – Sidney (Sucher) Cyngiser, an indefatigable proponent of Holocaust education, who was often viewed as Calgary’s Elie Wiesel,…
by Maxine Fischbein and Marnie Jazwicki (Calgary) – Holocaust survivor Sidney (Sucher) Cyngiser—sometimes referred to as Calgary’s Elie Wiesel—shared his story of tragedy and resilience…