Critics accuse Gal Gadot of cultural appropriation for accepting Cleopatra role
by Mary Oster (JTA) — A social media storm has erupted after the announcement that Israeli actress Gal Gadot will portray the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra…
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Facebook will now ban Holocaust denial, in a major shift
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Facebook announced that it will now ban any posts that deny or distort the Holocaust, a landmark change from its…
Community members raise funds for Courage in Motion – by cycling at home this year
(October 2020) – The 13th annual Courage in Motion, an initiative of Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, is staying home this year…
Tishrei at Edmonton Talmud Torah
by Moreh Ari Sniderman and Natalie Soroka (Edmonton) – Tishrei and the beginning of the school year bring much celebration and rich learning right off…
A Sukkot Message from Calgary Jewish Federation CEO Adam Silver
(Calgary) – As I write this message, we are approaching one of my favourite chagim (holidays) –Sukkot. For me, Sukkot is about the fall, the…