Israel’s top court rules that haredi Orthodox Jews must serve in the army
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israel must draft haredi Orthodox Jews into its army, the country’s Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous decision Tuesday. The…
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Ron Ghitter and Gordon Hoffman were honoured in Calgary this month
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Two respected members of the Alberta Jewish community are among the distinguished individuals who received honorary doctorates during spring convocation…
Morah Robin Marcus retires after 31 years teaching at Talmud Torah School
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Did you grow up in Edmonton and attend Talmud Torah School? Did you go on to send your little ones…
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‘We cannot look away,’ Kamala Harris says after White House screening of documentary on Oct. 7 sexual violence
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris screened “Screams Before Silence” at the White House on Monday, in part to refute…