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…
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‘Here to Tell: Faces of Holocaust Survivors’ to debut at the Art Gallery of Alberta, Edmonton: Nov. 28
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Here to Tell: Faces of Holocaust Survivors—a highly evocative photographic exhibit featuring the images and brief biographies of approximately 60…
Camp BB Riback offers respite to Israeli campers
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Camp BB Riback has been abuzz with activity all summer, with its camper community approaching pre-COVID numbers, says Camp Director…
A tribute to Bronia Cyngiser, of blessed memory
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – When Bronia (née Karafiol) Cyngiser passed away on Friday, July 26, the Calgary Jewish community lost one of its most…
Largest Team Alberta will compete at JCC Maccabi Games this summer
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Team Alberta is heading to the JCC Maccabi Games in Detroit, Michigan with 20 young athletes between the ages of…