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…
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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. …
First I sat shiva for my mom. Then I ran a marathon.
By Andrea Stagg (Kveller via JTA) – When a Jewish person dies, the traditional way to grieve includes sitting shiva, a seven-day mourning period when…
Celebrate the Sweetness of the New Year with Delicious Yet Healthy Recipes
(EJNews) – Paula Shoyer, best-selling author and frequent TV guest has taken some of our favorite Jewish holiday comfort foods and reimagines it more modern…
Edmonton’s Team Pollock supports ALS Research and Services
(Edmonton) – Friends and family members gathered at the Edmonton ALS Walk on June 9 to lovingly remember Norm Pollock z”l who battled the disease…