A New Year and lots to celebrate at CJA
By Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – The start of the school year is always filled with excitement, and this year at the Calgary Jewish Academy has…
September 2024
Poignant event kicks off Edmonton 2024 UJA Campaign
By Regan Treewater (Edmonton) – The evening of September 8 at the Fantasyland Hotel marked a United Jewish Appeal (UJA) annual campaign kickoff that showcased…
Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Alex Edelman won an Emmy for “Just For Us,” his comedy special about attending a white supremacist meeting that put…
A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – The Jewish month of Elul has just started, a period of self-reflection and readiness for the High Holy Days. The…
A message from Lisa Libin, President Calgary Jewish Federation
by Lisa Libin (Calgary) – This past September 8 was such an incredible day for our community. Within the span of one day we welcomed…