Beth Tzedec Congregation Calgary Jewish Film Festival had something for everyone
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – After the Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival was forced online for three seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, film…
December 2023
20 Jewish celebrities who died in 2023
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Jewish communal mourning was defined in large part this year by Oct. 7. But other notable losses occurred throughout the…
A Jewish Convert’s Guide to Enjoying the Winter Holiday Jumble
by Leah Grisham (Kveller via JTA) – This essay was first published on Kveller Jewish kids and Christmas: For some parents, this combination can seem…
Zionist cowboys and other adventures in building a state.
By Elliott J. Steinberg (Calgary) – In these difficult times, it’s important to internalize our history and know the truth. In that vein, I’ll share…
Edmonton lights the Giant Menorah at the Alberta Legislature
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish Community and friends gathered at the Alberta Legislature on December 10 to celebrate Chanukah and light the…