New insights for the New Year
By Cantor Russ Jayne (AJNews) – Hallel, the compilation of psalms recited on Jewish festivals throughout the year, is the quintessential expression of joy. All…
Community Organization
Let’s make 5781 a better year
by Rabbi Steven Schwarzman (AJNews) – In the midst of the pandemic, it’s not hard to write off 5780 as an exceptionally bad year. Never…
Community and advocacy during uncertainty
by Judy Zelikovitz (September 2020) – Rosh Hashanah is a time of new beginnings, a time to reflect on a year gone by and on…
Masks and Glee at Edmonton TT
by Edmonton Talmud Torah teachers (AJNews) – Three days before schools closed indefinitely, our students and staff gleefully masked up for the novelty of Purim….
Sam Ousher Switzer Charitable Foundation Plays a Big Role in Helping CJA Students
Submitted by Calgary Jewish Academy (AJNews) – In August the CJA began the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund to support the implementation of many proactive measures…