March 2-7: Jewish Studies Week at the University of Alberta Wirth Institute
(Edmonton) – The Wirth Institute is hosting the Winter 2025 Jewish Studies week from March 2–7 and it includes a number of activities including a…
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With none of its earlier theatrics, Hamas returns bodies of 4 hostages killed in Gaza
Ben Sales (JTA) — Hamas has returned bodies of of four Israeli hostages who were killed in captivity in Gaza — the final group of…
‘I’m sorry I couldn’t protect you all,’ Yarden Bibas tells his sons and wife at their funeral
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israel was awash in orange on Wednesday as the Bibas family held a private funeral for Shiri, Ariel and Kfir,…
Comedian Michael Rapaport is bringing his Jewish pride to Edmonton: March 6-8
By Stacy Shaikin (AJNews) – American actor and Comedian Michael Rapaport is bringing his Jewish pride to Edmonton. The 55-year-old entertainer is famous for his…
Piano recital will kick off Jewish Studies Week at U of A: March 2
(AJNews) – The abundance of talented Jewish composers at the onset of the 20th century is indeed astounding, and because of the hostile political landscape…