Northwest Canada BBYO teens: Leadership Training and more
by Maxine Fischbein, LJI Reporter (AJNews) – One can literally hear the pride in Stacy Shaikin’s voice as the Regional Director of BBYO (B’nai Brith…
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The Chesed Shel Emet of Chevra Kadisha Calgary
by Maxine Fischbein Editor’s note: Because the work of Chevra Kadisha is typically carried out anonymously, most of the individuals cited in this article have…
Calgary Beth Tzedec Jewish Film Festival continues until November 23 – Don’t miss out!
By Maxine Fischbein (Calgary) – The 22nd Annual Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival began on November 5 and is once again receiving rave reviews….
Maxine Fischbein and AJNews win CEMA Award for Journalistic Excellence in Community Engagement
(AJNews) – The Canadian Ethnic Media Association is presenting its 44th Annual Awards for Journalistic Excellence webcast on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 7 p.m….
Holocaust education and other programs in Calgary this month
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary Jewish Federation invites everyone to attend a virtual Kristallnacht ceremony which will stream on Wednesday, November 9 at 6:45pm….