Saying the Shehecheyanu to Start the School Year
By Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – At the CJA, to start the year off right, we are encouraging our students to say the Shehecheyanu. Typically one…
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Edmonton TTS develops Judaic Studies and Hebrew Language Program
By: Michelle Huberman, Education Committee Chair (Edmonton) – Since 1912, the Edmonton Talmud Torah Society (TTS) has been a steward of Jewish learning by providing…
Camp BB Riback offers respite to Israeli campers
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Camp BB Riback has been abuzz with activity all summer, with its camper community approaching pre-COVID numbers, says Camp Director…
Edmonton UJA campaign event emphasizes unity: September 8
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish community should mark their calendars for a very exciting Jewish Federation of Edmonton United Jewish Appeal Campaign…
Canada abruptly revokes charitable status for JNF
By AJNews staff (AJNews) – On August 10, the federal government announced that effective immediately, the charitable status of Jewish National Fund (JNF) has been…