Tova Yedlin Lecture presents a dynamic look at Theodor Herzl
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – This year’s Tova Yedlin Lecture, part of the University of Alberta Jewish Studies Week at the Wirth Institute for Austrian…
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Tensions are rising in Israel
by Shira Hanau (JTA) — There has been an escalation of tension and violence in Israel the past two weeks. Several attacks by Arabs against…
Purim fun in Calgary – Costumes, feasting, merry making and mishloach manot!
(Calgary) – Purim was celebrated around the world on March 16 and 17 and a variety of fun events were held in Calgary for all…
Jewish and Metis academics discuss issues related to self-identification vs state-identification
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Two errors in the most recent Canadian census were the starting point for a discussion between a Jewish and a…
Adult education enriches congregants at Beth Shalom
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – It wasn’t long after arriving in Edmonton that Rabbi Steven Schwarzman and his congregation at Beth Shalom Synagogue were confronted…