A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – Spring is in full swing, and it’s our community that’s growing. On the heels of connecting over 1,000 people at…
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CMDA hosts an unforgettable gala in Calgary!
by Valerie Sobel (AJNews) – The May 4th annual gala event in Calgary did not disappoint. Over 400 attendees jam-packed the Carriage House Hotel ballroom…
Communities must organize to tackle rising antisemitism, Columbia prof tells Calgary audience
By Mark Cooper for JNF Calgary (Calgary) – A well-organized Jewish community that uses the varied strengths and skills of individuals can help “fight back”…
Bat Mitzvah project raises funds for Ashdod Rehab Centre
By Carmi Reboh (AJNews) – What is the most important part of a bar or bat mitzvah? Is it the prayers and ceremony or the…
Some of Israel’s staunch supporters are now using words such as ‘genocide’ to describe the war
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Elana Sztokman said there was no one event that led her to use the term “genocide” to describe Israel’s escalation…