Saying the Shehecheyanu to Start the School Year
By Joseph Tappenden (Calgary) – At the CJA, to start the year off right, we are encouraging our students to say the Shehecheyanu. Typically one…
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Maccabi Canada is recruiting elite athletes
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgarian Jordan Balaban is on a mission to send the largest-ever delegation of Alberta Jewish athletes to the 22nd Maccabiah…
Update to the community regarding circulating email threat – there is no indication of imminent danger
(AJNews) – Both Calgary Jewish Federation and the Jewish Federation of Edmonton are aware of a threatening email that has been sent to Jewish organizations…
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…