Crossing a Disputed Line: A conversation in the Jewish community about Palestinians
by David Sklar (AJNews) – Peter Driftmier was visibly nervous but composed, as he stepped up to the front of Temple B’nai Tikvah’s library on…
Human Rights
Netanyahu vows more active role in Israel’s judiciary fight following a day of tense protests
by Ben Sales (JTA) — After a day of raucous protests, arrests and clashes in the street protesting the Israeli government’s controversial judicial overhaul, Prime…
Calgary presents Jewish author, educator Ben Freeman at Central Public Library: Nov. 10
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Those community members who attended Ben M. Freeman’s virtual talk on January 27, 2021—International Holocaust Remembrance Day—encountered a dedicated and…
B’nai Brith Calgary Lodge celebrates philanthropy and advocacy
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, some 450 B’nai Brith faithful and community, political and business leaders gathered on…
Calgary Jewish Federation President Lisa Libin on re-engaging in the New Year
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Lisa Libin is on a mission to re-engage Jewish Calgarians. The newly elected president of Calgary Jewish Federation (CJF) says…