A message from Diana Kalef, Calgary Jewish Federation Interim Executive Director
by Diana Kalef (Calgary) – As the High Holidays come to a close, our hearts are filled with a renewed sense of purpose and reflection….
November 2024
Beth Shalom to host Stephen Arnoff: a creative and musical Scholar in Residence Nov. 15 & 16
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – This year, to mark the international Shabbat Project at Beth Shalom Synagogue, congregants will welcome an exciting and highly celebrated…
Journalist Marsha Lederman recounts her journey to Poland – as a second generation survivor
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – In the midst of personal grief – and then a pandemic – Globe and Mail journalist Marsha Lederman took on…
Edmonton celebrates the annual Challah Bake and Shabbat Project at Beth Israel this month
by Regan Treewater (AJNews) – We have Shabbat; let’s keep it!” is the catchy slogan for the worldwide Shabbat Project. “We can steal a day…
If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out
by Larry Yudelson (JTA) — Even before the results were known in this most divisive of campaigns, the push was on for the Jewish community…