Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages as ceasefire holds
by Gabe Friedman This is a developing story. (JTA) — Hamas released 13 Israeli hostages into Egypt on Friday, a sign that the four-day ceasefire…
November 2023
Honouring Remembrance Day at the CJA
By Joseph Tappenden (AJNews) – On November 10th, the Calgary Jewish Academy (CJA) gathered to honor and commemorate Remembrance Day with a meaningful assembly led…
It’s official: Israel approves deal with Hamas to free at least 50 hostages in exchange for pause in fighting
by Ben Sales and Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Following six weeks of fighting, Israel’s government has agreed to a deal with Hamas that will free…
Calgary Community Update: November 17
by Lisa Libin and Adam Silver (Calgary) – As we approach the end of week five since the October 7 Hamas terror attack, we are…
Calgary Jewish community rallies to bring home the hostages
(Calgary) – lluminated by candles and a glowing “bring them home” marquee, over 500 community members and allies gathered at the Paperny Family Calgary JCC…