Rabbi Guy Tal: The dual spirit of Hanukkah in our days
by Rabbi Guy Tal (AJNews) – The grandeur of the Maccabees infuses the magnificent days of Hanukkah. These tales continue to inspire generations of Jews,…
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Alberta Jewish Community Gathers in Solidarity for Israel
by Hannah Silver (AJNews) – A welcome and well needed dose of community as we struggle through these dark and difficult days, both Calgary Jewish…
How do we keep the worst days in the last 50 years of Jewish history from tearing us apart?
by Rabbi Sharon Cohen Anisfeld This piece originally appeared as a letter to the Hebrew College community. (JTA) — Like so many others, I spent…
Rabbi Guy Tal: Yizkor – past, present and future
by Rabbi Guy Tal (AJNews) – According to the sages, there are ten ‘Commandments of Memory’ in the Torah, of things we must remember: The…
OU Synagogue initiative creates support network for rabbis of small and midsize communities
(AJNews) – For rabbis of small to midsize Orthodox communities in cities like Edmonton, and San Antonio, Texas, professional life can feel lonely. “As the…