Jewish summer camps get ready to navigate hard conversations about the war and antisemitism
by Alex Rose, Canadian Jewish News (CJN) – As camps across Canada prepare for another summer, the leadership at Jewish operations know they can’t treat…
July 2024
Israel’s chief rabbis leave their posts as term ends with no election set
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel’s two chief rabbis stepped down from their posts this week, leaving the positions officially vacant for the first time…
Edmonton Talmud Torah’s Grade 6 students enjoy Shabbaton at Camp BB-Riback
By Natalie Soroka (AJNews) – June 7-9, 2024 was a weekend of bonding, learning, camaraderie and fun as Edmonton Talmud Torah (ETT) Grade 6 students…
Why the Entebbe rescue almost didn’t happen — and how Israel is wrestling with the same tough questions
by Ami Eden (JTA) — As expected, on July 4, 1976, the United States celebrated its bicentennial with a flurry of patriotic pride and hype….
Israel and Hamas mulling latest hostage deal
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israel and Hamas were considering the latest hostage deal, officials on both sides said, while an Israeli Arab citizen stabbed…