Human Rights, Israel, News, Top Feature Jan 29, 2026
Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — After 843 days, Jews around the world put down their masking tape, yellow ribbons and pins: The last Israeli hostage…
Read MoreCanada’s largest student Shabbaton in two decades draws hundreds to Ontario amid campus tensions
By Mitchell Consky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (thecjn.ca) – Nearly 300 Jewish university students from across Canada gathered the weekend of Jan. 16-18 for a national Hillel…
Entertainment, Film, Music, News, Theatre, U.S.A. Feb 2, 2026
Stephen Spielberg wins Grammy, becoming 9th Jew in elite EGOT ranks
by Phyllisa Cramer (JTA) – The legendary director Stephen Spielberg has become the ninth Jew to secure “EGOT” status after winning a Grammy for producing…
International, News, Sports Feb 1, 2026
16 Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch in the 2026 Winter Olympics, from the ice rink to the alpine slopes
By Jacob Gurvis (JTA) – All eyes might be on Israel’s unlikely bobsled squad, making its first appearance at the Winter Olympics, but there are…
Food / Dining, Holidays, Recipes Jan 29, 2026
Recipe For Tu B’Shevat: Chocolate Bark with Pumpkin Seeds, Strawberries and Citrus
by Emily Paster (The Nosher) – Tu Bishvat is a pretty minor Jewish holiday, but to me, it absolutely has the widest appeal. Known as the…
All the Big Jewish Nominees at the 2026 Oscars
Human Rights, Israel, News, Top Feature
Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
Entertainment, History, Television
On PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots,’ Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family’s unknown Holocaust story
Arts, Entertainment, Humour, Lifestyle, News, Television
Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary.
IDF official says 71,000 killed in Gaza war, matching Gaza Health Ministry estimate
Eliezer Segal, History, Holiday Columns, Religion
From the Sources by Eliezer Segal: We Are the Tree (?)
Edmonton, Edmonton Talmud Torah, Israel, Travel
Reflecting on my summer in Israel
Calgary, Calgary Jewish Federation, Edmonton, Events, Holocaust, International, News, Speaker, The Jewish Federation of Edmonton, Virtual Event
Commemorating January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Edmonton, Jewish Family Service Edmonton, Lifestyle
Support is available at Jewish Family Services Edmonton
Remains of final hostage Ran Gvili on way back to Israel after being located in Gaza
Chevra Kadisha, Edmonton, Obituary
















