Rabbah Gila Caine: Knowing ourselves
by Rabbah Gila Caine (Edmonton) – Last year, my inner focus was on tracing the outline of our organism, the parameters of Jewish community, like…
September 2025
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Reflections from Western Canada
by Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) – Below, you’ll find an article requested this year by the United Synagogue in the UK, celebrating 265 years since…
Rabbi Alisa Zilbershtein: The Sacred Lens of the High Holy Days
by Rabbi Alisa Zilbershtein (Edmonton) – Rosh Hashanah 5786 calls us to pause and reflect on the year that has passed and the possibilities ahead….
Rabbi Mark Glickman: How to Listen to a Days of Awe Sermon – A Users Guide
By Rabbi Mark Glickman (Calgary) – The Days of Awe are approaching. And as Jews everywhere prepare to attend services, one element of worship that…
Beth Israel’s 25th Anniversary Gala was joyful and heartfelt
Event honoured the building and two special volunteers. by Paula E. Kirman (Edmonton) – On August 17, around 200 people attended Beth Israel Synagogue’s silver…