Yom Ha’atzmaut: A good time for a positive rethink on Israel Advocacy
By Steve McDonald When speaking to Jewish audiences about advocacy, I often refer to my own background as a Jewish convert in making the point…
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Yom HaShoah: Holocaust Remembrance Day commemorated in Edmonton
(EJNews) – On May 5 a solemn ceremony was held at the site of the Holocaust Memorial Monument at the legislature grounds in Edmonton to…
Talmud Torah grade 9 students blog from Israel: 5776 class trip
The Grade 9 Talmud Torah students are in Israel on their class trip, which is a culmination and celebration of their Judaic Studies program. Their…
JAHSENA launches inspirational book on Jewish Edmontonians as Heritage Builders
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – On Sunday May 1, a group of dedicated community members gathered at Audrey’s Books to celebrate the launch of a…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival gears up for its 20th Anniversary: May 15 – 24
by Esther Viragh (EJNews) – Spring has finally arrived in Edmonton. For those of us who hate the winter, this is a genuine relief. With…