Beth Israel presents “The Prime Ministers – the Pioneers” June 7 at Garneau Theatre
by EJN Staff – Edmonton’s Beth Israel Synagogue, the Family Shul, is eagerly anticipating their biggest fundraiser of the year – the screening of The…
Literature
Citing the Talmud, Dr. Ruth questions sexual consent requirements. Is her reading correct?
By Julie Wiener NEW YORK (JTA) — Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the octogenarian therapist and TV host, is famous for her frank and open talk about sex. But…
Book Review: The Choice by Kathy Clark
Review by Deborah Shatz The Choice is a gripping coming of age story that takes place in Budapest and Poland during a dark period in…
End of the road for Jewish studies at the University of Alberta
by Andrew Gow, PhD – With the retirement of Ehud Ben Zvi, and after Francis Landy finishes teaching his last two courses on a post-retirement…
PJ Library promotes literacy and community involvement at YEG Yom Yerushalayim Event
There were many highlights to the wonderful Yom Yerushalayim March for Unity event held in Edmonton on May 17. It was great for the community…