Upcoming Holocaust and Human Rights Education Programs and Events
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – As 2023 gets underway, the Calgary Jewish Federation Holocaust and Human Rights Remembrance and Education Department has some exciting news…
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JAC Chanukah: Shining a light with a shot of vodka
by David Sklar (AJNews) – Thank you Sammy Cohen and Jule Styne so letting me edit their famous lyrics. As most of the writers…
Ben M. Freeman in Calgary: On combatting internalized racism and focussing on Jewish pride
By David Sklar (AJNews) – On November 10th, Ben M. Freeman, a Jewish leader, thinker and educator sat down with Marnie Bondar and Dahlia Libin…
The astounding impact of the Coast-to-Coast Partnership2Gether program
By Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – The Coast-to-Coast Partnership2Gether (CTC-P2G) program, formerly known as Partnership 2000, has dedicated 20+ years to building gesher chai (living bridges)…
Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides: Chanukah and the glass of water
by Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides (Calgary) – “At this time of year, when the sun is most hidden, the holiday of Chanukah celebrates the rays…