Holocaust Survivor Ann Dancyger Inspires CJA Students
by Krista Wilson (Calgary) – Calgary Jewish Academy Grade 6–9 students recently had the profound privilege of welcoming a very special guest: Holocaust survivor Ann…
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CHW announces new scholarship for University of Alberta students
By Jennifer Kovacs, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – CHW (Canadian Hadassah-WIZO) is once again demonstrating its commitment to education and local Jewish communities by…
Chai Life presents ‘The Last Yiddish Speaker’ May 20-June 7 in Calgary
by Irena Karshenbaum, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – The February 2024 production of Fiddler on the Roof presented at Calgary’s La Cité des Rocheuses, a…
Apple TV’s ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ just gave us a stunningly authentic Passover episode
by Yael Buechler (JTA) — Matzah is not something I typically give much thought to in the days following Passover. Yet I cannot stop thinking…
Al Osten’s Life & Legacy Gift is transformational for the Calgary community
by Maxine Fischbein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – When Calgary philanthropist Al Osten z”l passed away in January, there were few dry eyes in…
In Edmonton, Beth Israel’s community seder was a wonderful experience
Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides: A Life of Saying Yes
Coming to Edmonton: MP Shuv Majumdar in conversation with former Prime Minister Stephen Harper
