A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – As we navigate a time of rising antisemitism and global uncertainty, our strength lies in our unity, resilience, and unwavering…
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Conversion isn’t a solo act. So why is the rabbi in ‘Nobody Wants This’ acting alone?
by Rabbi Lisa Rubin (JTA) — Season 2 of Netflix’s “Nobody Wants This” has sparked plenty of debate — much of it centering on how…
Controversial Israeli film ‘The Sea’ will screen in Calgary on Nov. 8
by Jackie Hajdenberg (New York Jewish Week) — Israeli film director Shai Carmeli-Pollak’s latest film, “The Sea,” is about a young Palestinian boy from the…
Israel returns remains of 30 more Palestinians to Gaza after 2 hostage bodies returned
by AFP (Times of Israel) – Israel has returned the bodies of 30 more Palestinians to Gaza as part of an ongoing exchange deal under…
Upgraded Calgary Holocaust Memorial Site enhances reflection and education
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Calgary Holocaust Memorial site at the Paperny Family JCC has been upgraded and rededicated with beautiful enhancements that have…