Speaker of the House steps down after leading a standing ovation for a former Nazi soldier
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Federal Speaker of the House Anthony Rota resigned from his position on Sept. 26 after sparking outrage from Jewish groups…
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Warmth and caring: A Shawl-Om mitzvah grows in Calgary and beyond
By Trudy Cowan (AJNews) – The spark of an idea that ignited just before Covid has continued to grow, providing warmth and caring throughout the…
Shvitz and Shout wins the Pitch for Israel – hosted by JNF Calgary
(Calgary) – The sun was hot, and so was the friendly competition at the 8th annual Pitch for Israel softball tournament in Calgary on Sunday,…
Edmonton Talmud Torah: It takes a village
By Natalie Soroka, TT Society (Edmonton) – Many of us are familiar with the saying: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Well, in…
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…