Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas visits Halpern Akiva Academy
(Calgary) – On Wednesday, May 20th 2026, Halpern Akiva Academy was honoured to host Mayor Jeromy Farkas. The visit connected directly to students’ Social Studies…
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Inspiring Global Perspectives and Leadership in Students at Calgary Jewish Academy
by Krista Wilson (Calgary) – This month, the Calgary Jewish Academy school community had the privilege of hosting two incredibly impactful presentations that brought vital…
A message from Rebecca Asbell and Benaron Gleiberman, Co-Presidents Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Rebecca Asbell and Benaron Gleiberman (Edmonton) – In every generation, there are moments when a community is called to build — not only for…
Shabbat in the Heights – Mishpucha-style
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – On his 2018 Stronger Closer album, Benny Friedman’s catchy remix “My Shtetl’s Calling” extolls the inspiring…
Edmonton Negev Gala welcomes a wonderful evening with Stephen Harper
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – The main ballroom of the Fantasyland Hotel was packed for a history-making evening for the Edmonton…