A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
By Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – For over 30 years, the Jewish Federation of Edmonton has organized and hosted the Israel Pavilion at Heritage Festival. As…
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A message from Diana Kalef, Interim Executive Director Calgary Jewish Federation
by Diana Kalef (Calgary) – I am honoured to serve as Calgary Jewish Federation’s Interim Executive Director. For those who may not know me, I…
Jewish, Israeli leaders condemn shooting at rally that left Donald Trump injured
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Jewish and Israeli leaders and lawmakers condemned what officials are investigating as an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump,…
Ruth Westheimer, Holocaust survivor who offered grandmotherly sex advice as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96
by Andrew Silow-Carroll, Curt Schleier (JTA) — Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive Holocaust survivor and Israeli military veteran who charmed and educated millions of listeners as…
When charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — This Passover, Rabbi Michael Cahana urged his congregation to use the portion of the seder commemorating the bread of affliction…