Calgary Chevra Kadisha: What should I know before visiting the cemetery?
by Harold Lipton and Susan Dvorkin (Calgary) – Many of us will visit the graves of our deceased loved ones at various times. Some of…
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Rabbi Zolly Claman: Tishrei and spiritual motivation
By Rabbi Zolly Claman (Edmonton) – In 2010, Ellen Latham founded an exercise studio in Miami called Orangetheory. What began as one small business, that…
Rabbi Mark Glickman: May you be like Ruth and like Esther…and like Sisera’s mother
By Rabbi Mark Glickman (Calgary) – Jewish tradition provides us with countless wonderful role models: Moses, the brilliant leader; Esther, the courageous queen; Abraham, the…
Rabbi Leonard Cohen: I’m Done with the Ashamnu’s
by Rabbi Leonard Cohen (Calgary) – “I’m done with the Ashamnu’s, Rabbi.” I knew exactly what he was talking about. Eric was a stalwart friend…
Rabbi Steven Schwarzman: A little extra goodness
By Rabbi Steven Schwarzman (Edmonton) – We usually think that there’s only one new year each year. Well, maybe two, counting the civil new year…