Rabbi Russell Jayne: Doing the work of Teshuvah
By Rabbi Russell Jayne (Calgary) – As the season of the High Holidays approaches, we prepare ourselves once again for a sacred journey of return….
Holiday Columns
Rabbah Gila Caine: Knowing ourselves
by Rabbah Gila Caine (Edmonton) – Last year, my inner focus was on tracing the outline of our organism, the parameters of Jewish community, like…
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: Reflections from Western Canada
by Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) – Below, you’ll find an article requested this year by the United Synagogue in the UK, celebrating 265 years since…
Rabbi Mark Glickman: How to Listen to a Days of Awe Sermon – A Users Guide
By Rabbi Mark Glickman (Calgary) – The Days of Awe are approaching. And as Jews everywhere prepare to attend services, one element of worship that…
Your guide to Shavuot, now with 50 percent less facts
By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Shavuot starts this year at sundown on June 1. In terms of popularity, it is the National Hockey League of Jewish…