Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge dinner celebrates philanthropy and advocacy: September 22
By Deborah Shatz (AJNews) – Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge #816 is pleased to be hosting its signature annual dinner on September 22, onsite at the Beth…
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Jewish Tam at Spuds and Suds Calgary Stampede Breakfast
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – After a two-year drought due to COVID-19, the Spuds and Suds Stampede Breakfast, held at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown…
Reform congregants hear perspective on Palestinian human rights work
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Both Reform congregations in Alberta co-hosted a July 27 virtual event with an Edmonton-based Jewish linguist who spent time volunteering…
Rabbi Gila Caine: We need a community Mikveh for Edmonton
By Rabbi Gila Caine (AJNews) – Edmonton’s Jews need a community mikveh. This is a “women’s issue,” but also very much a community issue, and…
Empowering Women: Sharon Fraiman reflects on her work at Canadian Magen David Adom
By AJNews staff (AJNews) – Sharon Fraiman is an inspirational woman who is a shining example of Jewish professional leadership in Alberta. She is Western…