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…
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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…
New Jewish community cemetery consecrated in Edmonton
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is rare for a celebration to take place within the gates of a Jewish cemetery. But on Sunday June…
Sixties Scoop: Lisa Wilder shares her journey
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Lisa Wilder grew up knowing that she had been adopted. Though raised by loving parents, she longed to meet her…