Edmonton Lifelong Learners expand learning options
By Deborah Forst (Edmonton) – Harry Wagner, a retired teacher, has always been interested in learning. When his cousin recommended that Edmonton Lifelong Learners Association…
Articles by Alberta Jewish News
Securing Our Future: Strengthening Safety Measures at the CJA
by Joseph Tappenden (AJNews) – In the wake of the horrific events that transpired on October 7th, we have implemented a number of enhanced security…
Celebrating Purim 2024 at Talmud Torah School
By: Natalie Soroka (AJNews) – The 22nd day of Adar 5784, more commonly known as March 22, 2024, was a festive one at Talmud Torah…
Jewish groups signal new interest in Gaza aid following Israel’s strike on World Central Kitchen workers
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — The New Israel Fund opened its latest fundraising pitch Wednesday with a Passover-themed plea: “Let all who are hungry come…
Jewish tradition sees eclipses as bad omens. Many American Jews are seeking totality anyway.
by JTA Staff (JTA) — The rabbis of the Talmud are famous for their disagreements. But they presented a united front on eclipses, calling the…