Edmonton UJA 2017-18 Campaign blasts off at the Citadel Theatre
by Susan Schiffman (HaKol) – What was that soulful sound blasting from the UJA kickoff? Was it the shofar? No, it was New York saxophonist…
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Edmonton JCC Building Committee provides a September 2017 update
(HaKol) – The JCC Building Committee, chaired by Clive Oshry, has been continuing to work over the summer on planning a new JCC for the…
Figuring out what Shemini Atzeret is. Finally.
By Carla Naumburg (Kveller via JTA) — I know something about most Jewish holidays. I can tell you that Hanukkah is about miracles, Passover is…
Exhibit Celebrates Jewish Canadians; Former Edmontonian helped spearhead national project
(October 2017) – The Jewish contribution to Canada during its first 150 years is being celebrated this month at Edmonton City Hall. The exhibit will be on display for…
Jewish Studies Series 2017 at UAlberta features guest lectures and a special art exhibit: Oct. 8-24
By Regan Treewater (EJNews) – The Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies’ has announced an exceptional program for the 2017 Jewish Studies Series,…