Calgary Jewish Federation opposes UFCW certifying CJA teachers for collective bargaining
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – On Oct. 30, Calgary Jewish Federation’s (CJF) board of directors sent a notice to the community explaining why they oppose…
Education
This year’s High Holiday books for kids are a celebration of Jewish diversity
By Penny Schwartz This story originally appeared on JTA. The enduring traditions of the High Holiday season take shape across time and place in the latest…
A New Year and lots to celebrate at CJA
By Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – The start of the school year is always filled with excitement, and this year at the Calgary Jewish Academy has…
Or Shalom’s weekly Community School starts September 7 in Edmonton
(Edmonton) – We’ve had an exciting year at Temple Beth Ora’s Or Shalom Weekly Community School in Edmonton. Every Saturday morning, Or Shalom welcomes kids…
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…