Telling the precious story of Herbert Zwergfeld and the Kindertransport that saved his life
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is hard to imagine the rollercoaster of emotions when, on March 15, 1939, Marie Zwergfeld put her 11-year-old son…
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Honouring the memory of Fania Wedro OBM
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Tears were, no doubt, shed in at least three Alberta cities when Fania (Fanny) Wedro passed away on August 21,…
Susan Inhaber to become President of Na’amat Canada
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – For the first time ever, a Na’amat National Convention will be held in Alberta as Calgary welcomes local, national and…
Students reflect on their March of the Living experience
By Maxine Fischbein, Photos by Fedele Arcuri, Rum Punch Media, Courtesy of Calgary Jewish Federation. (AJNews) – Hearts spoke to hearts at Beth Tzedec Synagogue…
Remembering and honouring Sidney Cyngiser OBM
by Maxine Fischbein and Marnie Jazwicki (Calgary) – Holocaust survivor Sidney (Sucher) Cyngiser—sometimes referred to as Calgary’s Elie Wiesel—shared his story of tragedy and resilience…