The Hamilton Jewish News asked some community members what special traditions or Chanukah memories they hold dear.
In early August, I had the pleasure of interviewing Ellen Jaffe, a well-regarded member of the Hamilton arts community, just prior to her move to Toronto.
Daniella Mikanovsky, a second year student at McMaster University, recited her poem, "Ner Tamid" at the multi-faith vigil held at Temple Anshe Sholom on October 30 to honour the victims of the Pittsburgh massacre.
Students in Mr. Flossman's Grade 11 genocide history class at Waterdown High School have done it again: they have put together remarkable, museum-worthy exhibits focusing this year on the Holocaust and Holocaust denial and the Japanese internment in Canada.
