Calgarians laugh themselves silly with JNF
(AJNews) – Calgarians had a delightful opportunity to “laugh themselves silly” on February 10 while celebrating Tu B’Shvat – Festival of Trees, with Jewish National…
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Odette and Jacob Masliyah are the 2020 JNF Edmonton Negev Gala honourees
(Edmonton) – The Jewish National Fund of Edmonton has announced that the 2020 Negev Gala honourees are Odette and Jacob Masliyah. The Gala will be…
Contemplating Earth-focused Judaism: Should we plant trees on Tu B’Shevat?
by Rabbi Gila Caine (Edmonton) – In honor of Tu B’Shevat, I’m going to point us in the direction of “Forest gardens” which is an alternative,…
JNF Bike Mission: There is no better way to see Israel
(Edmonton) – In November 2019, fourteen cycling enthusiasts participated in JNF Edmonton’s 2019 Israel Bike Mission. The cyclists were all kitted-up in their brightly coloured…
To LIfe & Legacy: Early successes bode well for Jewish Calgary’s future
by Maxine Fischbein (Calgary) – When Joey Tappenden first heard about Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s LIFE & LEGACY program, he was intrigued, both as a Jewish…