University of Calgary welcomes Israel Scholar Ofer Idels
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – There has not been much happy news emanating from University campuses so far as Israel is concerned, especially since the…
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Holocaust Education: Winter and spring programs
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Thanks to a partnership originally established by the Holocaust and Human Rights: Remembrance and Education department of Calgary Jewish Federation…
Conversion Celebration at Calgary’s Temple B’nai Tikvah
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – At a time when Jewish feel-good news stories seem few and far between, it was a treat to hear the…
A conversation with Senator Daryl Fridhandler
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – “I’m so lucky. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I put my name forward, and I hit…
Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival announces Program Changes
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Due, in large part, to the dynamic nature of Israeli filmmaking and distribution, there have been some changes to the…