Calgary’s first virtual Jewish Film Fest brings the ‘reel’ thing to your screen
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Israeli Academy of Film & Television recently announced the nominations for this year’s Ophir awards, Israel’s equivalent to the…
Sports
Community members raise funds for Courage in Motion – by cycling at home this year
(October 2020) – The 13th annual Courage in Motion, an initiative of Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, is staying home this year…
From the archives at JHSSA: A league of their own
(Editor’s Note: The following article was written for the Jewish Historical Society if Southern Alberta and published in February 2008. It was chosen for reprint…
Jewish NFL players say education, not ‘cancellation,’ is the right response to DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic posts
by Stephen Silver (JTA) — Former professional football player Geoff Schwartz wasn’t surprised when he heard about Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic Instagram…
Camp BB-Riback closes the door on Summer 2020 – but planning virtual programming
By Daniel Moser (AJNews) – Camp BB-Riback waited as long as it could, but unfortunately the summer of 2020 for Camp is the latest casualty…