The Canadian Jewish Literary Awards Announces The 2026 Winners
(Toronto) – The Canadian Jewish Literary Awards recognizes and rewards the finest Canadian writing on Jewish themes and subjects. This year, with a record number…
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Actress Jackie Tohn Raised $125,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research
by Evelyn Frick (KVELLER Via JTA) – Early this year, Jackie Tohn announced her BRCA1 diagnosis in a vulnerable segment on The Today Show. Now,…
Hanukkah Barbie is here — and she actually got the Jewish holiday right
by Yael Buechler This essay originally appeared in Kveller. The miracle of Hanukkah came early this year: Hanukkah Barbie is here. Mattel would like us…
Calgary Jewish Film Festival unveils its 2026 season November 7-22
by Maxine Fischbein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Following a quarter century of crowd-pleasing cinema, the Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival is…
Edmonton Schoolboys Alumni band will perform at Beth Israel on Nov. 22
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – The Edmonton Schoolboys Alumni Band has a rich and storied connection to the Edmonton community and…