As we mark the final issue of Kol Echad, B’nai Brith Canada is filled with both admiration and gratitude for the incredible journey of this cherished publication—and the remarkable Forestdale Heights Lodge behind it.

For decades, Kol Echad has been a cornerstone of communication and connection for Lodge members and the broader community. Jeff Rosen, former editor at The Canadian Jewish News, has stood at the helm for the last 33 years, stewarding this award-winning bulletin with a professionalism and passion that elevated it far beyond a typical newsletter. In 2012, recognition came when Forestdale Heights Lodge won B’nai Brith Canada’s Communications Award under the Kol Echad banner, affirming the newsletter’s significance and excellence.

More than just a publication, Kol Echad reflects the Lodge’s profound and ongoing dedication to the community; it has served as a vibrant chronicle of its members’ commitment to Jewish values, community service, and fellowship. From delivering food to Holocaust survivors every week to donating funds for fire relief efforts in British Columbia, the Lodge has consistently embodied the core mission of B’nai Brith Canada: people helping people.

We are proud—deeply proud—of the legacy Forestdale Heights Lodge has created and the voice it found through Kol Echad. While we mark this final issue with great sadness, we also honour all that it represents: decades of unwavering dedication, leadership, and community spirit.

To Jeff Rosen, Lodge Co-Presidents Ruth Pupko and Debbi Silver, and every Lodge member who has contributed to Kol Echad and this community—thank you.

You’ve inspired us all.