10 heartwarming Jewish stories from 2020, a year to otherwise forget
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — There’s no sugarcoating it: 2020 was a difficult, trying, tragic year. But just because COVID-19 dominated the headlines and our…
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Faith based leaders, organizations have responsibility to advise on moral Implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decision
NEW YORK/GENEVA – As governments and international organizations work together to determine who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first, and how quickly, the World Jewish Congress…
A little synagogue in the land of pagodas
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – A beautiful synagogue amidst mosques and Hindu temples in a city most famous for its shimmering pagodas, Musmeah Yeshua is…
Jewish Organizations Deplore Canada’s Decision to Support Biased UN Resolution
OTTAWA – B’nai Brith Canada joined with The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) and Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center (FSWC) in expressing deep disappointment with…
Jewish Studies Week at the University of Alberta features 2 special events: Nov. 16 – 20
(AJNews) – Jewish Studies Week takes place at the University of Alberta from Nov. 16 to 20 with special virtual events taking place on November…