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…
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Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life
by Juan Melamed (JTA) — Argentine soccer icon Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, has…
All the Big Jewish Nominees at the 2026 Emmys
By Evelyn Frick, Hey Alma (Hey Alma) – The Emmy voters seemingly did not want season two of “Nobody Wants This.” When the Television Academy announced…
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…
A Resounding Yes to a Jewish Community Event in Calgary
Choirs of the World strikes a chord across Calgary By Jana Zalmanowitz (AJNews) – At a time when many Jewish communities are feeling isolated, Calgary’s…