Counting the Omer in a Time of Heartache: What Kabbalah Can Teach Us About Resilience
By Rabbi Matthew Ponak (AJNews) – As we move through the final weeks of counting the Omer, the Jewish people continue to carry an emotional…
Arts
A conversation with Edmonton Oiler Jake Walman
By Matthew Levine (AJNews) – With the NHL playoffs up and running, and star defenceman Mattias Ekholm’s return timeline uncertain, the Edmonton Oilers need their…
Book Review: How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love and Plenty
How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love and Plenty by Bonnie Reichert Reviewed by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Toronto-based writer, chef…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival brings Jewish culture to the big screen: May 6 – 15
by Chloe Soibelman (AJNews) – Settle into the timeless seats at the Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park and let the screen transport you to…
Mimouna is the most delicious way to celebrate the end of Passover
By Sonya Sanford (JTA via The Nosher) – You may already be familiar with Mimouna, a Sephardic holiday that originated in Morocco and marks the…