Poignant event kicks off Edmonton 2024 UJA Campaign
By Regan Treewater (Edmonton) – The evening of September 8 at the Fantasyland Hotel marked a United Jewish Appeal (UJA) annual campaign kickoff that showcased…
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Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Alex Edelman won an Emmy for “Just For Us,” his comedy special about attending a white supremacist meeting that put…
A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – The Jewish month of Elul has just started, a period of self-reflection and readiness for the High Holy Days. The…
A message from Lisa Libin, President Calgary Jewish Federation
by Lisa Libin (Calgary) – This past September 8 was such an incredible day for our community. Within the span of one day we welcomed…
At least 8 killed and thousands wounded as Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Wireless devices carried by Hezbollah operatives and their associates exploded en masse Tuesday, killing at least eight and wounding more…