Beth Jacob Synagogue is expecting 500 leaders and community members from across Hamilton for the second annual Marvin Caplan Memorial Concert on Feb. 3, this year in support of Empowerment Squared.
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.
