Nazi flags displayed at anti-vaccine protest in Ottawa
(AJNews) — Swastikas and other symbols of hate were on display at the Canadian “Freedom Convoy” protests against vaccination mandates in Ottawa on January 29…
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Opinion: You can’t just swap out ‘Maus’ for another Holocaust book. It’s special.
by Jennifer Caplan (JTA) — Like many people, I encountered “Maus” as a middle schooler. But unlike many people, I can say that it set…
February’s programs at Edmonton’s Beth Israel ‘sparkle’ for the whole family
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Winter weather in Edmonton is eclectic but winter programming at Edmonton’s Beth Israel Synagogue – known as the Family Shul…
A look at the ordination journey of Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation has a newly minted Rabbi, though his friendly face, remarkable voice and inspiring teaching are qualities…
Wonderful lunchroom announcement from Edmonton Talmud Torah
By Talmud Torah Board Members (AJNews) – Last August Myrna and Don Silverberg, of Netanya, Israel, reached out to Talmud Torah in Edmonton expressing their…