Op-ed: Yom Hazikaron – A day to join Israelis in a sad circle of grief
By Danny Danon NEW YORK (JTA) — This year I will mark two of Israel’s most important national holidays – Yom Haatzmaut (Independence Day) and…
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Book Review: Edgar M. Bronfman z’l explains ‘Why Be Jewish’ in a beautiful testament
Reviewed by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – Edgar M. Bronfman was the quintessential zaida at the age of 84 when he imparted his love for Judaism…
EJHL celebrates 2016 award winners and 30th anniversary of hockey in Edmonton
(EJNews) – Another milestone event was held in the Edmonton Jewish community last week. The Edmonton Jewish Hockey League held an informal banquet to celebrate…
Yom Ha’atzmaut: A good time for a positive rethink on Israel Advocacy
By Steve McDonald When speaking to Jewish audiences about advocacy, I often refer to my own background as a Jewish convert in making the point…
Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorated in Edmonton
(EJNews) – On May 5 a solemn ceremony was held at the site of the Holocaust Memorial Monument at the legislature grounds in Edmonton to…