Edmonton Talmud Torah: The light of Hanukkah and the illumination of Jewish learning
By: Natalie Soroka (Edmonton) – Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is a celebration of resilience, miracles, and the enduring power of faith. At its heart…
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Overwhelming Majority of Jewish Canadians Support Israel’s Right to Exist, Contrary to Radical Voices
Ottawa, ON – On Dec. 12, 2024 Allied Voices for Israel, Atlantic Jewish Council, Calgary Jewish Federation, Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), Federation…
Edmonton Challah Bake: It was about bread & community and much more
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – This year’s community-wide Challah Bake at Beth Israel Synagogue was a roaring success! As part of the annual Shabbat Project,…
A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – As we gather to celebrate Chanukah, it reminds us of the central theme of rededication. The word “Chanukah” itself means…
Rabbah Gila Caine: New Edmonton cemetery – on purity and danger?
By Rabbah Gila Caine (AJNews) – We mostly retell the story of Chanukah as a celebration of purity and purification when our sacred space was…