Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins Israel’s 3rd Olympic gold medal, over a Russian appeal
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — Linoy Ashram won the gold medal in the rhythmic gymnastics contest at the Tokyo Olympics Saturday, narrowly beating out her…
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Israel Pavilion was one of the shining stars at the 2021 Edmonton Heritage Festival
by Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – Preparation for the Israeli Pavilion at the Heritage Festival, organized by the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, may have happened in…
Zach Hyman chats about his Jewish upbringing and wearing #18 for the Edmonton Oilers
by Jeremy Appel, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Recent Edmonton Oilers acquisition Zach Hyman says the supportive Jewish environment he was raised in gave…
Beth Israel outdoor Torah adventures in Edmonton: August 8
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Moshe Siderson and the team at Beth Israel Synagogue in Edmonton have seized Summer 2021 in Edmonton head-on. Grab your…
Jackie Mason was a Jewish American comedy icon. These videos show why.
BY PHILISSA CRAMER (JTA) — Jackie Mason, who died Saturday at 93, didn’t always set out to be a comedian. In fact, it wasn’t until he…