Is the Tradition of the Shiva Visit Disappearing?
by Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton (Calgary) – One of two cardinal principles that underlies Jewish end of life practice is nichum aveilim – comforting…
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Alberta celebrates Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut
(AJNews) – Both the Calgary and Edmonton Jewish communities commemorated Yom Hazikaron and celebrated Yom Haatzmaut in tandem, as is the custom throughout the world….
Yom HaShoah in Edmonton commemorated the past and strengthened community bonds
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – Yom HaShoah marks a somber date of remembrance in the Jewish calendar year. Communities gather to remember the stories of…
Stephen Mandel to emcee JNF Edmonton Negev Gala on June 6: Register today for special draw!
By Jason Cairns (AJNews) – JNF Edmonton is thrilled to announce Stephen Mandel as special guest MC at this year’s Negev Gala which will be…
Hillel Neuer: Fighting the UN anti-Israel bias
(AJNews) – The United Nation Human Rights Council, founded on the principles of protecting universal human rights, today is overrun with “sixty percent dictatorships” and…