Vivian Silver, veteran Canadian-Israeli peace activist, declared dead in Hamas massacre
by JTA Staff (JTA) — Vivian Silver, a Canadian-Israeli peace activist who had been presumed kidnapped by Hamas, was declared dead after her remains were…
2023
One man charged after weekend protests in Calgary – another regarding online threats
(Calgary) – Calgary Police have charged one man in relation to an incident that occurred in early November at a downtown Calgary protest. On Sunday,…
Alberta announces mandatory Holocaust education for students across the province
(Edmonton) – Surrounded by members of the Edmonton Jewish community and leadership from both the Edmonton and Calgary Jewish Federations, Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced…
Calgary community update: Change of date and venue for solidarity rally for the hostages
by Lisa Libin and Adam Silver (Calgary) – To our community: In our community update this past Friday, we reached out to make you aware…
Urban Israelis are flocking to the Gaza border to tend farms left suddenly without workers
by Eliyahu Freedman TEL AVIV (JTA) — By now, the dramatic rescue of Amir Tibon’s family from Kibbutz Nahal Oz by his 62-year old father,…