CHW Elects 24th National President: Marilyn Libin
Toronto, ON – Canadian Hadassah-WIZO (CHW) is delighted to announce that Marilyn Libin, of Calgary, Alberta, has been elected as CHW’s 24th National President. The…
Health
I tested positive for the cancer-causing BRCA mutation. Now what?
By Laura Osman ENCINO, Calif. (JTA) — Curiosity about my ancestry spurred me to order an at-home genetic testing kit by mail earlier this year….
Yes, a Nice Jewish Girl Can Be an Alcoholic
By Jeanne Epstein (Kveller via JTA) — One of my more formative childhood memories was an evening when I was in the sixth grade. I…
Sidebar: Does Judaism allow organ donation?
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (EJNews) – Worldwide, within the greater Jewish community, there are many misconceptions surrounding organ donation. “It’s important that our community be aware…
Edmonton Rabbi gives the gift of life with a kidney donation
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (EJNews) – Pikuach nefesh, the preservation of life, is not simply honorable in the eyes of Halakha, but a cornerstone of Judaism. …