Jews fleeing Hurricane Irma are taking refuge in Atlanta’s synagogues
By Ben Sales (JTA) — Rabbi Adam Starr was returning from an emergency trip to Houston, where he had helped a colleague clean up his…
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Reykjavík once voted to boycott Israel. Now it’s getting food delivered by Israeli drones.
(JTA) — An Israeli technology firm has launched in Iceland what it says is the world’s first commercial food delivery route based entirely on unmanned…
Dr. David Eisenstat appointed as University of Alberta Chair of Oncology
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – The University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry has recently appointed Dr. David Eisenstat, a member of Edmonton’s Jewish…
8 Things I Learned in My First Year as a Mom
By Sarah M. Seltzer (Kveller via JTA) — My baby is 14 months now, talking like a maniac and taking very halting first steps (his…
JNF Edmonton cancels 2017 Negev Gala
(EJNEws) – JNF Edmonton recently released the following statement to their valued supporters and friends: Due to circumstances beyond our control, it has become necessary…