Letter to the Editor: On welcoming the stranger
By Dr. Asher Kirchner and Peter Driftmier (Calgary) – As Canadians, we look back proudly at how our country, in recent years, opened its doors…
2024
Lady Esther Gilbert speaks at the Calgary JCC Jewish Book Festival
by Irena Karshenbaum (AJNews) – Speaking at the Calgary JCC Jewish Book Festival on December 1, Lady Esther Gilbert recounted how when her husband, Sir…
Edmonton Talmud Torah: The light of Hanukkah and the illumination of Jewish learning
By: Natalie Soroka (Edmonton) – Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of resilience, miracles, and the enduring power of faith. At its heart…
A hostage deal by Hanukkah? Israel, US and Hamas indicate unusual optimism.
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — U.S. and Israeli officials say a deal to release the hostages still held by Hamas may be imminent,…
Overwhelming Majority of Jewish Canadians Support Israel’s Right to Exist, Contrary to Radical Voices
Ottawa, ON – On Dec. 12, 2024 Allied Voices for Israel, Atlantic Jewish Council, Calgary Jewish Federation, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), Federation…