Special lecture on April 17 at UAlberta: Jews, ethical omnivores, vegans and other curious animals
(April 2019) – Dr. Aaron Gross, an historian of religions at the University of San Diego will be presenting a special lecture at the University…
Articles by Alberta Jewish News
B’nei Israel in the Anthorpocene, or getting ready for Pesach 5779
by Rabbi Gila Caine (April 2019) – It’s always about names and the stories hidden in them, names and stories telling us who we are…
‘Old school’ Passover popovers make a comeback
by Sonya Sanford This article originally appeared on The Nosher. Passover popovers fall into the category of “old school” Jewish food. Like mandel bread or matzah…
Netanyahu’s victory means the far right in Israel is about to get a lot more powerful
by David A. Halperin, Evan Gottesman (JTA) — Despite an exceptionally close race with Benny Gantz’s Blue and White party, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of…
Passover’s message about celebrating interfaith families
by Edmund Case NEWTONVILLE, Mass. (JTA) – The enduring lesson of Passover is the obligation that appears 36 times in the Torah, more than any…