Introducing Hatepedia and Canada’s Hate Symbols List
A new online resource to strengthen the fight against hate will launch on Thursday June 16 at 7:30 pm, including an introduction to its various…
Arts
Billy Crystal performs ‘Yiddish scat’ at the Tony Awards
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) – “Ella Fitzgerald, wherever you are, I apologize in advance.” Billy Crystal gave this year’s Tonys a jolt of Jewish shtick…
Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge to honour Max Lipsman: September 22
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge #816 is pulling out the stops for the return of its signature annual dinner following a…
Shoah Week in Alberta highlighted a diversity of themes and stories
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Those engaged in Holocaust education and remembrance have seen it coming for years now, a sea change that is painful…
JNF Calgary’s Negev Gala celebrated partners for peace
By AJNews staff (AJNews) – On May 1, Jewish National Fund (JNF) Calgary hosted a very special virtual Negev Gala honouring Christian and other friends…