Chevra Kadisha of Calgary to unveil Memorial Sculpture and new Gan Hazikaron
by AJNews Staff, (from information supplied by the Chevra Kadisha of Calgary) (AJNews) – On August 23rd, the Chevra Kadisha of Calgary will be publicly…
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Edmonton filmmaker brings history to life through award-winning project
by Tammy Vineberg (Edmonton) – When Josh Miller first heard the story that would become The Speech, it stayed with him. Decades later, the Edmonton…
First year reflections from Halpern Akiva Academy Principal Jenna Pappas
by Dr. Jenna Pappas (Calgary) – As we conclude the 2025–2026 school year, I find myself reflecting on what an incredible first few months it…
Edmonton Councillor Michael Janz under fire for social media post
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – The Jewish Federation of Edmonton is calling on Mayor Andrew Knack to stand by the local Jewish community in rejecting…
Nessie Hollander, dor l’dor and giving back to community
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Shock and sorrow were felt throughout the Jewish community when Nessie Hollander, a long-serving and much-loved Paperny Family Calgary JCC…