Yom Ha’atzmaut: A good time for a positive rethink on Israel Advocacy
By Steve McDonald When speaking to Jewish audiences about advocacy, I often refer to my own background as a Jewish convert in making the point…
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JAHSENA launches inspirational book on Jewish Edmontonians as Heritage Builders
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – On Sunday May 1, a group of dedicated community members gathered at Audrey’s Books to celebrate the launch of a…
Cultural photo exhibit graces the foyer at Talmud Torah School
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (EJNews) – “Synagogues of East-Central Europe 1782-1944” is an internationally acclaimed touring exhibit sponsored by the Hungarian Embassy in Ottawa, full of…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival gears up for its 20th Anniversary: May 15 – 24
by Esther Viragh (EJNews) – Spring has finally arrived in Edmonton. For those of us who hate the winter, this is a genuine relief. With…
HeAtBaGs win My Son Stanley’s Cup as the 2016 EJHL season comes to a close
by Daniel Moser (EJNews) – The cool Spring breeze means a number of things to Canadians, it’s time to lay that parka to rest, it’s…