Kevin Pillar settles into a new team and the Jewish baseball spotlight
by Gabe Stutman SAN FRANCISCO (J. The Jewish News of Northern California via JTA) — For a professional athlete, Kevin Pillar is disarmingly open. Pillar, one of…
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Jewish Roller Derby is here to shatter the stereotype of Jewish women
by Emily Burack (Alma) – Roller derby is known for many things: badass women, hilarious punny names, and of course, amazing feats of roller skating…
Breaking news from the Jewish Federation of Edmonton and Talmud Torah Society
(EJNews) – On August 1, 2019, the Presidents of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton and the Edmonton Talmud Torah Society issued this letter to the…
Join the fun – Beth Israel golf tournament at the Links: August 25
by Stan and Rosemary Kitay (Edmonton) – Summer is finally back and outdoor activities are in full swing. Yes, swing is the operative word with…
Teenager Jack Hughes is first Jewish player to be No. 1 overall pick in National Hockey League draft
by Marc Brodsky (JTA) — Jack Hughes, even at 18, is no stranger to making history. And now he’s done it again, becoming the first…