In Edmonton, Beth Israel’s community seder was a wonderful experience
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Passover is a wonderful time of year for families and friends to gather and celebrate. But…
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The story of Leonard Cohen’s great masterpiece, Hallelujah, now told in a children’s book
By Irena Karshenbaum, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hallelujah! The Story of Leonard Cohen By Alicia Jo Rabins Illustrated by Gene Pendon Apples & Honey Press…
Seder under sirens: Israelis mark Passover in the shadow of war with Iran
By Theia Chatelle (JTA) TEL AVIV — The day before Yael Ben Cnaan was set to take over ownership of Bishvil Flowers, a corner flower shop…
A Lego on the seder plate: Temple Israel calls for new ritual object after attack
By Grace Gilson (JTA) At Temple Israel in suburban Detroit, where congregants are still reeling from last month’s attack in which a man drove a vehicle…
Yes Kosher Friendship Team: Pesach – Making Space for What Matters
by the Yes Kosher Friendship Team (Edmonton) – As spring arrives, many homes enter a season of clearing and preparation. Beneath the surface, this is…