The pro-Israel case for a negotiated end to the war in Gaza
by Rabbi Jill Jacobs (JTA) — First thing every morning, I open Israeli news sites, dreading what I will see: more soldiers killed in action,…
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Light, love and latkes at Talmud Torah
By Natalie Soroka (Edmonton) – Hanukkah is always an exciting and delicious time at TT! The week leading up to Hanukkah began with the smells…
CJA Hanukkah celebrations blend tradition with excitement
By Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – Hanukkah at the CJA was a unique blend of celebration, tradition and excitement. Throughout the eight days students took part…
Birthright is resuming its free trips to Israel for the first time since Oct. 7
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — Birthright Israel on Dec. 12 announced that it would resume its free, 10-day educational trips to Israel in January after…
My family history makes me too progressive for the Zionists and too Zionist for the progressives
by Steven Zeitchik (JTA) — The projectile landed when the kids were playing in the courtyard. Well, most of the kids. The 9-year-old was watching…