Terry Fox Day at Halpern Akiva Academy: Learning, Remembering and Running for a Cause
(Calgary) – On Wednesday, September 16, Halpern Akiva Academy marked Terry Fox Day — a day dedicated to learning about Terry Fox’s inspiring story, remembering…
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‘Remember 7.10.23’: In Israel, Hostage Square bears few remnants of a national crisis – but trauma lingers
by Michele Chabin (JTA) — TEL AVIV – In the days following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks, the families of the hostages held in…
A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – Since October 7, our community has carried grief, fear and uncertainty alongside an even deeper sense of responsibility to one…
A message from Calgary Jewish Federation board president Jerrad Blanchard
by Jerrad Blanchard (Calgary) – My name is Jerrad Blanchard, and I have the privilege of serving as President of the Board of Calgary Jewish…
Dr. Dotan Rousso discusses insights on Israel and the scrutiny of the diaspora
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – Friends of JNF Canada gathered in Calgary on September 30 to hear the insights of Dr. Dotan Rousso, a philosopher,…