Edmonton’s Negev Gala honours a Canadian hero in diabetes research
by Sari Uretsky Leung (EJNews) – In 1921, one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine was made. Two Canadian doctors, Dr. Fredrick Banting and…
Israel
Talk of giving back the Golan is a thing of the past
By Ben Sales JERUSALEM (JTA) — During the five-plus years of Syria’s civil war, Israel has striven to stay neutral — supporting neither the government…
Diskin provides garments from the heart…and more
(EJNews) – What rings in the air on Motzai Yom kippur? The sound of the shofar, of course. But almost immediately after that, it is the…
Na’amat Edmonton fundraiser supports children in need
(EJNews) – On Tuesday, May 31st at 7 p.m., Melanie Gall will be performing her one-woman show, highlighting the life, humour and music of Sophie…
Israeli conversion ruling dents Chief Rabbinate’s control of ritual
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — The Israeli Supreme Court decision on Jewish conversion changes almost nothing. But down the line, it could change…