Register for a meeting about creating an interfaith section of the new Edmonton Jewish cemetery
by the EKC Interfaith Section Committee (Edmonton) – At the June 2, 2024 AGM of the Edmonton Chevra Kadisha (ECK), a motion was passed by…
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Lives Well Lived: The Secret to Happiness and Longevity
by Lisa Thomson, JFS Calgary (Calgary) – We may believe that we can achieve happiness and live a good, long life through working hard, achieving…
Netanyahu fires Israel’s defense minister amid domestic tensions and a multi-front war
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, saying he no longer trusted him, a drastic step…
March of the Living was a powerful experience
By: Leah Campbell – Friedman Scholarship Recipient (AJNews) – This summer, I had the incredible opportunity of going on the International March of the Living…
Op/ed: Solemn commemorations shouldn’t become political rallies
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – “I came here to mourn, not to attend a political rally.” This remark from a friend nearly one week after…