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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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
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Passover is a wonderful time of year for families and friends to gather and celebrate. But…
Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides: A Life of Saying Yes
Beyond allyship: MP Shuv Majumdar stands with Jews in Western civilization fight
Dr. Kathleen Moncrieff is set to become Calgary’s first Mohelet
