Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Celebrating Hanukkah
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) – There is a comment I recently saw from the Midrash (Books of Jewish Legends) that is as much confusing…
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Halpern Akiva Academy welcomes Rabbi Shmuel and Meira Nissan
by Marina Segal (AJNews) – Bonjour, Hola, Shalom or Hello – no matter what language you speak – Rabbi Shmuel and Meira Nissan would love…
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Taking stock of our actions and deeds
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) The Jerusalem Talmud writes “G-d blessed the Jewish people with three gifts: they are merciful, modest, and they perform deeds…
April 24: Virtual ‘Gunsmoke and Gemara’ event will honour Mrs. Minnie Zuckier A”H
(AJNews) – On April 24, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. MST, House of Jacob Mikveh Israel (Calgary), in conjunction with Congregation Rinat Yisrael (Teaneck NJ), will…
Rabbi Binyomin Halpern: Flying Matza Balls
By Rabbi Binyomin Halpern (AJNews) – At our recent HOJMI Purim Seuda (party/feast), we played a “family feud” style trivia game with shul themes. One…