Those we lost in 2020: Remembering the rabbis, pioneers, innovators and family members
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — There’s no way to tally all whom we lost in 2020, a year when we mourned even our ability to…
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Faith based leaders, organizations have responsibility to advise on moral Implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decision
NEW YORK/GENEVA – As governments and international organizations work together to determine who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first, and how quickly, the World Jewish Congress…
From llamas to a Jewish superhero, these 8 children’s books bring new characters into the Hanukkah story
by (Penny Schwartz) (JTA) — Move over, Maccabees. This season’s crop of seven new Hanukkah books for kids puts the spotlight on new heroes, from playful…
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…
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…