Dolly Parton’s legacy includes the Jewish children’s book program she inspired
by Penny Schwartz (JTA) —Dolly Parton, the singer who died Tuesday at age 80 after a brief bout with cancer, was mourned around the world…
Books
From fake burps to reverse tashlich, new children’s books bring the High Holidays to life
by Penny Schwartz (JTA) — A bumper crop of new kids’ books about the High Holidays is hitting shelves in 2026, surprising close observers of…
City of Calgary honours Dr. Melanie Carina Schmoll with prestigious nomination
By Regan Lipes, LJI Reporter (AJNews) – This year, the City of Calgary recognized seven exceptional short-listed nominees as contenders for their International Achievement Award….
Author Douglas Century turns childhood fascination to literary triumph about Hannah Senesh
By Mark Cooper (AJNews) – Long before he was a bestselling author, Douglas Century sat in a 1970s Calgary elementary school classroom learning Yiddish and…
Mira Campbell spreads the joy of PJ Library in Edmonton
by Regan Lipes The name Mira Campbell is probably one of the most recognized names in the Edmonton Jewish Community. Though there are countless reasons…