On Purim, there’s a fast before the festival. It’s a ritual I need in these dark times.
by Esther Sperber (JTA) — I’m jogging in New York City’s Riverside Park, as I do a few times a week. The air is fresh…
Holidays
How do we celebrate Purim in a time of mourning? We’re not the first Jews to face that question.
by David I. Bernstein JERUSALEM (JTA) — A colleague on the faculty of Pardes, the learning community based in Jerusalem, described to me how in…
Book your Passover Greeting with Alberta Jewish News
(AJNews) – Passover is right around the corner and Alberta Jewish News is once again celebrating with two special editions – one for Calgary and…
Tu B’Shevat at Talmud Torah School
By Natalie Soroka (Edmonton) – Tu B’Shevat is always an exciting time at TT. This year, learning about and celebrating Tu B’Shevat began with a…
Tu B’Shevat at the Paperny Family Calgary JCC
(Calgary) – The Calgary Jewish Community celebrated Tu B’Shevat with several enjoyable activities held at the Paperny Family JCC. Flavours of Tu B’Shevat was celebrated…