Israeli-Arab swimmer wins gold at Tokyo Paralympics, makes history
by Emily Burack (JTA) — On the first day of the Paralympic Games in Tokyo, swimmer Iyad Shalabi made history: He became the first Israeli-Arab…
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New children’s books for the Jewish New Year
By Penny Schwartz BOSTON (JTA) — Challah-eating Australian kangaroos, an adventurous cartoon retelling of the biblical story of Jonah and the welcome second-in-a-series chapter book…
JHSSA: Preserving local history and looking to the future
by JHSSA Staff and Board Members (AJNews) – As Rosh Hashana approaches, Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta is preparing for a new year, and…
Preserving historical treasures in the Edmonton community
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish community is largely familiar with the acronym JAHSENA, but some may not be aware of the significance…
B’nai Brith appalled by wave of Swastika Graffiti in Eastern Canada
TORONTO – B’nai Brith Canada is alarmed by a noticeable increase in antisemitic vandalism across Eastern Canada, seemingly coinciding with the start of the federal election…