Chevra Kadisha of Calgary: The Winds of Change
(Calgary) – Some six hundred years ago, the author Geoffrey Chaucer wrote that “time and tide wait for no man.” The inevitability of change continues…
January 2025
Website continues to share stories of Jewish Edmontonians
(Edmonton) – Jewish Edmonton Stories Online (JESO) launched in 2021 as a way to tell the stories of long-time Jewish Edmontonians and their connections to…
Hostages Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher, Emily Damari released as Israel-Hamas ceasefire sets in
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Three women whom Hamas held hostage in Gaza for more than 470 days are returning to Israel as a ceasefire…
In Israel and across the world, Jews are hopeful — and getting ready for heartbreak
by Ben Sales (JTA) — One of the most lasting images of late November 2023 — alongside tearful photos of freed Israeli hostages reuniting with…
Israeli leaders approve ceasefire deal after day of delays
by Ben Sales (JTA) — After more than a day of delays, Israel’s security cabinet has approved an agreement to stop the fighting in Gaza,…