Talmud Torah Society Annual General Meeting includes election of new board members
(May 19, 2016) – The Talmud Torah Society held its Annual General Meeting yesterday on May 18, 2016. Past President Laurence Abbott released the following…
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The EDJGE and Beth Israel co-host inspirational Shabbaton
(EJNews) – An interesting, enjoyable and informative Shabbaton was held at the Beth Israel Synagogue from May 13-14 with special guest Rabbi Motty Berger. The…
Edmonton celebrates Yom Ha’atzmaut with music, food and fun for the whole community
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – The Jewish Federation of Edmonton (JFed) hosted a terrific Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration on Thursday May 12 with over 300 people…
What’s on at the 2016 Edmonton Jewish Film Festival?
(EJNews) – Here is a peek at the feature films that will be screened at the upcoming Edmonton Jewish Film Festival, from May 15-18 and…
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…