These Jewish athletes won medals at the Tokyo Olympics
By Emily Burack (JTA) — The Jewish highlights of the Tokyo Olympics kicked off with Jewish basketball superstar Sue Bird serving as one of Team USA’s…
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Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins Israel’s 3rd Olympic gold medal, over a Russian appeal
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — Linoy Ashram won the gold medal in the rhythmic gymnastics contest at the Tokyo Olympics Saturday, narrowly beating out her…
Pediatricians gravely concerned as Alberta eliminates COVID restrictions and testing in the community
(ALBERTA)– The executive members of the Alberta Medical Association’s Section of Pediatrics sent a letter to Premier Kenney on August 9 expressing their grave concern…
Israel Pavilion was one of the shining stars at the 2021 Edmonton Heritage Festival
by Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – Preparation for the Israeli Pavilion at the Heritage Festival, organized by the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, may have happened in…
Zach Hyman chats about his Jewish upbringing and wearing #18 for the Edmonton Oilers
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Recent Edmonton Oilers acquisition Zach Hyman says the supportive Jewish environment he was raised in gave…