From LA to Israel: One swimmer’s journey to the Rio Olympics
By Hillel Kuttler NETANYA, Israel (JTA) – Andrea Murez steps on the diving board, adjusts her goggles, swings her long arms and propels herself into…
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Why progressive Jews mustn’t give up on Zionism
By Gideon Aronoff, Ken Bob, Josh Weinberg and John Rosove NEW YORK (JTA) — As progressive American Zionists, we take seriously the critique of Israel…
Kosher Recipes: Apricot Pistachio Babka
By Miri Rotkovitz (The Nosher via JTA) — Babka is having a major moment, and why not? There’s lots to love about the loaves…
Calgary Folk Music Festival – a stellar festival in a stunning locale
(EJNews) – The 2016 Calgary Folk Music Festival ran from July 21 to 24, 2016 at the serene and stunning Prince’s Island Park just north of the…
Jewish community pitches in with the Interfaith Housing Initiative to help end homelessness in Edmonton: August 10
Members of the Edmonton Jewish community are pitching in to help end homelessness in our City by participating in Habitat for Humanity’s 5th Annual Interfaith-Habitat…