Why is this year different from all other years?
by Rabbi Steven Schwarzman This year, Jews all over the world, instead of gathering together for Pesach seders, will be staying home. For some, the…
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Asking the important questions
By Jay Solomon (March 2020) – For centuries, Jews everywhere have gathered with family and friends around the Seder table to recount the story of…
Large Donation Made to Edmonton Israel Project
(AJNews) – A substantial donation has been made by a group of anonymous donors to a project in Edmonton’s P2G region of the Northern Galilee…
An essay about Vehi She’amda
(AJNews) – Rabbi Chaim Greenwald, Director of Judaic Studies at Halpern Akiva Academy, assigned his Grade 7 students to write an essay discussing the Passover…
Calgary Jewish Academy transitions to remote learning
(AJNews) – Calgary Jewish Academy staff have been working hard to accommodate students and families during this sudden change. Utilizing Google Classroom, the staff have…