Edmonton’s Beth Israel Congregation rolls out a planned phased re-entry for services
(Edmonton) – It has been some time since attendance at synagogues in Edmonton has been allowed due to the COVID virus pandemic. Edmonton’s Modern Orthodox…
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Let’s use the crisis as a wakeup call
By Rabbi Zolly Claman – We are living through unprecedented times. Since the virus has spread, and especially since we officially closed the doors of…
Reflections on Chanukah
by Rabbi Zolly Claman Edmonton) – Our physical world reflects our personal world in so many ways. Sometimes we can learn about ourselves by looking…
Beth Israel’s Smichat Chaver students celebrate their success
(Edmonton) – The Smichat Chaver Program, SCP Siyium, is an exciting and innovative learning program that has recently been implemented at Beth Israel – the…
Rabbi Zolly Claman: Celebrate potential on Rosh Hashanah
By Rabbi Zolly Claman (September 2019) – I’ll never forget it. I brought her on a walk to get some beautiful Jerusalem air. We passed…