Harry Brechner News Today

About 200 people gathered at the Jewish Cemetery off Cedar Hill Road on Sunday to commemorate Yom HaShoah, or Holocaust Remembrance Day.

The Speech from the Throne at the opening of the fifth session of the 42nd parliament of the Province of British Columbia, as read by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin.

The Speech from the Throne at the opening of the fifth session of the 42nd parliament of the Province of British Columbia, as read by Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin.

Rabbi Harry Brechner of Congregation Emanu-El Brechner wants to work with the Belfry to explore ways to build bridges after play’s cancellation.

Victoria police stationed officers and patrol vehicles in front of Jewish centres Friday after a former Hamas leader called for a “Day of Rage.”

Rabbi Harry Brechner says a gift of flowers -- from a non-Jewish woman -- to his synagogue Wednesday triggered deep emotions.

About 400 people gathered in Centennial Square Thursday, praying for those killed and kidnapped in the attacks in Israel.

RABBI HARRY BRECHNER, BISHOP ANNA GREENWOOD-LEE and RICHARD KOOL When Canada declared war in 1939, all of government focused on efforts to defeat fascism.

Congregation Emanu-El held a ceremony for the lighting of one of B.C.’s largest Hanukkah menorahs Sunday in Centennial Square, and used the occasion to honour the work of Rev. Al Tysick.

There are lessons for progress we can learn from the differing accounts of creation in Genesis