A Talmudic tale gets a 12th-century Chinese twist in children’s book aimed at diverse Jewish readers
by Jordyn Haime TAIPEI, Taiwan (JTA) — Rabbi Akiva’s daughter was destined for death on her wedding day, at least according to the star-gazers. So…
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On September 30th Do Your Part To Support National Day For Truth And Reconciliation
by Kinnukana, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – On June 3, 2021, Bill C-5 of the Statutes of Canada received royal assent to add a…
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…
Honouring the memory of Fania Wedro OBM
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Tears were, no doubt, shed in at least three Alberta cities when Fania (Fanny) Wedro passed away on August 21,…