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….
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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…
Pride Shabbat at TBT was collaborative following prior controversy with Calgary Pride Parade
By Holly Shifrah (AJNews) – Friday, August 22nd Temple B’nai Tikvah (TBT) hosted Calgary’s annual Pride Shabbat. Most cities that celebrate Pride do so during…
Welcome to the Halpern Akiva Academy Family!
(Calgary) – Halpern Akiva Academy has been a cornerstone of the Calgary Jewish Community since 1981. Since that time, it has always used the term…