CJA Hanukkah celebrations blend tradition with excitement
By Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – Hanukkah at the CJA was a unique blend of celebration, tradition and excitement. Throughout the eight days students took part…
Holidays
A Jewish Convert’s Guide to Enjoying the Winter Holiday Jumble
by Leah Grisham (Kveller via JTA) – This essay was first published on Kveller Jewish kids and Christmas: For some parents, this combination can seem…
Edmonton lights the Giant Menorah at the Alberta Legislature
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish Community and friends gathered at the Alberta Legislature on December 10 to celebrate Chanukah and light the…
Calgary lights the Menorah at City Hall
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – Despite Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek deciding not to attend the 35th Anniversary Calgary Community Menorah Lighting, the December 7 Chanukah…
About Shelley Werner: Our cover artist for the Calgary Chanukah edition
(Calgary) – The image on the cover of this month’s Alberta Jewish News is by Shelley Werner, a designer and Judaica Illustrator. She is the…