The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada is thrilled to announce that our 2022 Sol and Florence Kanee Distinguished Lecturer will be Jake Tapper. CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent. Mr. Tapper is the recipient of three Merriman Smith Memorial Awards from the White House Correspondents' Association for his work. He was also part of a team that was awarded an Edward R. Murrow Award for Video: Breaking News for "Target bin Laden: The Death of Public Enemy #1." Mr. Tapper is also a best-selling author and has published both fiction and non-fiction works that have met with critical acclaim. His book, Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor and his reporting on the veterans and troops were cited when the Congressional Medal of Honor Society awarded him the "Tex" McCrary Award for Excellence in Journalism.

The topic of Mr. Tapper’s Lecture will be “The Fate of Democracy.”

The Sol and Florence Kanee Distinguished Lecture is the annual fundraising event of the Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada.

The Jewish Heritage Centre planned the 2022 Sol and Florence Kanee Distinguished Lecture as an in-person event at Congregation Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. However, the continuing volatile situation in Ukraine will prevent Jake Tapper from traveling to Winnipeg due to "breaking news" responsibilities. The event will still take place in-person at Shaarey Zedek for guests, with Mr. Tapper appearing live on a very large screen and the audience will have an opportunity to participate in the live Q & A.

Dessert reception to follow.

Please note that proof of vaccination and masks are required for all events taking place at Shaarey Zedek. Please arrive early in order to allow for time to present your ID and vaccination card to Shaarey Zedek staff.