Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity
by Ben Sales (JTA) — Alex Edelman won an Emmy for “Just For Us,” his comedy special about attending a white supremacist meeting that put…
Articles by Alberta Jewish News
A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – The Jewish month of Elul has just started, a period of self-reflection and readiness for the High Holy Days. The…
A message from Lisa Libin, President Calgary Jewish Federation
by Lisa Libin (Calgary) – This past September 8 was such an incredible day for our community. Within the span of one day we welcomed…
At least 8 killed and thousands wounded as Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Wireless devices carried by Hezbollah operatives and their associates exploded en masse Tuesday, killing at least eight and wounding more…
All the Jewish and Israeli medalists at the 2024 Paris Paralympics
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — The 2024 Paris Paralympics concluded Sunday, bringing to an end a summer full of athletic success for Jewish and Israeli…