Edmonton Talmud Torah Society announces strategic planning process
(Edmonton) – The Edmonton Talmud Torah Society is undergoing a new strategic planning process. The purpose of this process is to develop a new clarity…
Education
New funding reinvigorates Jewish studies at the University of Alberta
By Donna McKinnon, University of Alberta (UAlberta.ca) – A new infusion of funds thanks to a generous donation from the Jewish Federation of Edmonton, in…
New Initiatives at Halpern Akiva Academy
(AJNews) – Since Halpern Akiva Academy’s inception 40 years ago, it has always looked for ways to stay relevant and pivot with the changing needs…
JCC Victoria webinar raises awareness of Nature Israel and Israel’s environmental challenges: November 19
(AJNews) – On November 19, 2020 at 10 am PST, the Jewish Community Centre of Victoria will host a special Webinar dedicated to Nature Israel…
Proposed Alberta curriculum is cause for concern
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – A series of proposals for Alberta’s K-4 social studies curriculum leaked last month to the CBC have been roundly criticized…