Opinion: You can’t just swap out ‘Maus’ for another Holocaust book. It’s special.
by Jennifer Caplan (JTA) — Like many people, I encountered “Maus” as a middle schooler. But unlike many people, I can say that it set…
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February’s programs at Edmonton’s Beth Israel ‘sparkle’ for the whole family
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Winter weather in Edmonton is eclectic but winter programming at Edmonton’s Beth Israel Synagogue – known as the Family Shul…
JNF Edmonton is thrilled to announce the 2022 JNF Negev Gala honourees: Robin & David Marcus
by Gaylene Soifer and Jeff Rubin (Edmonton) – Jewish National Fund of Edmonton is thrilled to announce the 2022 Negev Gala Honourees, Robin and David…
JLI course helps people find new meaning in their lives: starts Feb 7 by zoom and in person in Edmonton
(Edmonton, AB) – This winter, Rabbi Mendy Blachman of Edmonton JLI will offer Meditation from Sinai, a fascinating new six-session course by the acclaimed Rohr…
Dvora Hacohen, Joshua Cohen, Dara Horn win big at the 2021 National Jewish Book Awards
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) – Dvora Hacohen’s biography of Hadassah founder Henriette Szold won two honors, including Jewish Book of the Year, from the Jewish…