Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides: The lessons of Chanukah
By Rabbi Ilana Krygier Lapides (AJNews) – “A Jew is asked to take a leap of action rather than a leap of faith.”- Rabbi Abraham…
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Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne: The miracle of Hanukkah
(AJNews) – This year, as we gather to celebrate the Festival of Lights, we find ourselves standing at the intersection of history, faith, and the…
Judy Zelikovitz: Stay informed and stay connected
By Judy Zelikovitz (CIJA )- When we look at our calendars – especially that darkest of recent days, Saturday, October 7, 2023 – it’s hard…
A message from Adam Silver, CEO Calgary Jewish Federation
by Adam Silver (Calgary) – It feels strange for me to be writing about Chag Urim (The Festival of Lights) during these very dark days for…
Second Voices Project: An impactful tool for Holocaust Education in Alberta and beyond
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – On November 9, the Jewish community of Edmonton gathered at Beth Israel Synagogue to remember the horrors of Kristallnacht and…