A message from Rob Nagus, CEO Calgary Jewish Federation
by Rob Nagus (Calgary) – This time of year holds a unique and powerful place in our communal calendar. It is the season in which…
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Omer Shaish brought Broadway magic to Calgary
by Karen Abrams (Calgary) – Omer Shaish was not only a breath of Broadway, but also a breath of fresh air! At a time of…
Halpern Akiva Academy welcomes new principal: Jenna Pappas
by Maxine Fischbein, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – There is much excitement at Calgary’s Halpern Akiva Academy given the recent appointment of Dr. Jenna…
The story of Leonard Cohen’s great masterpiece, Hallelujah, now told in a children’s book
By Irena Karshenbaum, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Hallelujah! The Story of Leonard Cohen By Alicia Jo Rabins Illustrated by Gene Pendon Apples & Honey Press…
From the Promised Land to the Prairies: Inesa’s Journey from Aliyah to Alberta
by Jana Zalmanowitz, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Inesa’s connection to Israel began not that long ago. She moved from Ukraine in 2020 through…