New Jewish community cemetery consecrated in Edmonton
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is rare for a celebration to take place within the gates of a Jewish cemetery. But on Sunday June…
Chevra Kadisha
What’s new at the Calgary Chevra Kadisha
by Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton (Calgary) – By the time this article goes to print and is read, Pesach dishes will have been packed…
Employment Opportunity at Calgary Chevra Kadisha
(Calgary) – Calgary Chevra Kadisha is seeking an individual to assist in planning, scheduling and delivering funeral services. Reporting to the Executive Committee, and working…
The Chesed Shel Emet of Chevra Kadisha Calgary
by Maxine Fischbein Editor’s note: Because the work of Chevra Kadisha is typically carried out anonymously, most of the individuals cited in this article have…
Edmonton Chevra Kadisha – Chesed shel emet
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – This article is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Cooper, OBM, who recently passed away. An avid volunteer and former…