Tom Jackson has been an actor, singer, producer and activist for over 40 years, well known for his dedication to helping the less fortunate. Despite his fame, accolades and many awards, Tom’s personal warmth and kindness still loom large, as we were fortunate to find out over a coffee-time chat. Continue reading
Jewish Academy Humanities Teacher Lesley Machon organized an artful activism project to promote social justice and build bridges between students from very different backgrounds. Continue reading
An insightful look at parallels between the inner conflicts of artist Asher Lev in Chaim Potok’s famous novel, and the work of visionary Jewish painter Marc Chagall. Continue reading
Thomas Roach taught himself to sew at age six. Many years later he is still stitching, using cloth as a medium to explore spiritual themes and stories. Continue reading
Renate and Keith Worthington are a talented couple who combine language and art with fun, flair and grace. Continue reading
Juno award winning singer/songwriter Brian Doerksen explores the many ways that words can make an impact, as he reflects on their power, and his own relationship with words. At one time he “lost” his words, but then rediscovered ancient expressions of faith and lament in the Psalms that brought him new inspiration. Continue reading
Meg Konditi reviews Miracle Worker, Rosebud Theatre’s poignant play about the life of Helen Keller, a deaf, blind girl trapped alone in darkness and silence until a young teacher miraculously breaks through. Continue reading
Laura Locke, our editor and a self-confessed quotations freak, shares some favourite quotes that continue to feed her soul. Continue reading
Bill Locke reviews Letters to Father Jacob, a film from Finland that teams up two unlikely protagonists in a moving story of redemption and hope. Continue reading
Kolbe Times’ featured artist for this month is Rob Hudec, a talented singer and guitarist from Medicine Hat. Continue reading
