A conversation with Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Susannah Heschel: Oct. 27 & 28 at TBT in Calgary
by David Sklar (Editor’s note: This interview took place in early October, prior to the October 7 Hamas massacre of 1300 people in southern Israel.)…
Articles by Alberta Jewish News
How Jewish parents can help kids deal with a flood of pain on social media — beyond just looking away
by David Bryfman, Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath (JTA) — “Teenagers wake up in the morning. They get dressed, brush their teeth, and check their social media. But…
At least 199 people are being held hostage by Hamas, Israel says, more than earlier estimates
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israeli officials have notified the relatives of 199 people that their loved ones are believed to be hostages in Gaza,…
Calgary Community Update: Oct. 13 6:30 PM
by Lisa Libin and Adam Silver Good Evening, As we all head into Shabbat, we wanted to send another update leading into the weekend and…
Blinken lands in Israel to pledge support after leaders vow to ‘wipe out’ Hamas in escalating war
by Ben Sales (JTA) — On a visit to Israel, Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged American support for the country as it ramps up…