Beth Israel’s Smichat Chaver students celebrate their success
(Edmonton) – The Smichat Chaver Program, SCP Siyium, is an exciting and innovative learning program that has recently been implemented at Beth Israel – the…
Education
Edmonton JLI course will help people cope with life challenges
(Edmonton) – This fall, Rabbi Mendy Blachman of Edmonton JLI (Jewish Learning Institute) will offer Worrier to Warrior, a new six-session course by the acclaimed…
6 new children’s books for the Jewish New Year
By Penny Schwartz (JTA) — A Rosh Hashanah apple cake bake-off fit for reality television and another installment in the Scarlet and Sam series from the…
I wish I didn’t need to prove myself as a patrilineal Jew
BY SHOSHANNAH TIKVAH I almost walked out of my first college Shabbat. Not only did I miss the close Jewish community from high school, but…
Edmonton teacher Robin Marcus receives national honour
(EJNews) – On June 18, 2019, Edmonton Talmud Torah Judaic Coordinator and teacher Robin Marcus was awarded the Esther and Eric Exton Educational Award in…