Mourning amidst the 11th plague
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – There are countless people around the globe mourning loved ones in isolation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. When my father…
Calgary
Why Victory Day is Important for Holocaust Survivors and War Veterans from Russia
by Greg Storozhakov (AJNews) – For many of the Jewish people who emigrated from the former Soviet Union recently or many years ago, the victory…
From the JHSSA archives: Calgary Jews face an epidemic – 1918
The Jewish Historical Society of Southern Alberta presents this article from the archives of the JHSSA Journal “Discovery” dated June 2003. It was relevant in…
Calgarians find new opportunities for Jewish learning
By Michele Doctoroff – Winnipeg may soon be a new winter travel destination for Alberta Jews. While the air outside was definitely brisk, the warmth…
Calgary Jewish Federation’s Response to Incident at Purple Perk
The following is the response from Calgary Jewish Federation Community Relations Chair Jared Shore, and CEO Adam Silver regarding the “Hitler Meme Incident” and Calgary’s…