EJFF brings a wonderful variety of Jewish-themed films to Edmonton
By Jenna Vetsch (AJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival (EJFF) is entering its 28th year, bringing Jewish perspectives to life through diverse stories, traditions,…
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B’nai Brith Dinner awards posthumous honours to a notable group of community members
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The 2024 Calgary B’nai Brith Dinner was held on April 9 at Beth Tzedec Synagogue. Each year, a bittersweet moment…
A cherished volunteer: Bill Aizanman OBM
by Harold Lipton and Suan Dvorkin (Calgary) – When John F. Kennedy was inaugurated as President in 1961, he famously stated “Ask not what your…
CMDA special dinner says thank-you to donors and supporters: June 2
by Shael Gelfand and Sharon Fraiman (Calgary) – While the military operation in Gaza continues with heartbreaking losses, an extremely tense conflict is playing out…
For many Israelis this Passover, celebrating the Festival of Freedom feels impossible
TEL AVIV (JTA) — This year, Noam Safir and her family will order takeout for the Passover seder because her mother Moshit has no energy…