A mile from Auschwitz, a restored synagogue recalls thriving Jewish life in Oswiecim
by Cnaan Liphshiz OSWIECIM, Poland (JTA) — In a typical, pre-pandemic year, about 2.3 million people a year visit Auschwitz, the infamous Nazi death camp…
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Upcoming Holocaust Education programs will have an impact across Alberta
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – In addition to the January 27 live virtual conversation with Ben M. Freeman, author of Jewish Pride, Jewish community members…
A conversation with author, educator Ben M. Freeman: January 27, 2022
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) -Ben M. Freeman – author of Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People – will speak to Albertans in a live virtual event…
150,000 Holocaust survivors to receive $200M in emergency COVID-19 funding
by Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA) — About 150,000 Jewish victims of Nazi persecution are set to receive emergency funding of approximately $1,400 per person from Germany…
Edmonton community shines a light on antisemitism with messages of hope and resilience
By Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – During the month of December, the first Shine a Light on Antisemitism campaign held a multitude of awareness-raising events and…