A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – Walking through the streets of Tel Aviv in February, I noticed many Purim pop- up stores, with fun and crazy…
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A message from Adam Silver, CEO Calgary Jewish Federation
By Adam Silver (Calgary) – Israel and its people continue to be top of mind for most of us, either directly or indirectly through the…
Five months after Oct. 7, volunteers fight fatigue as they push for hostages’ release
by Eliyahu Freedman TEL AVIV (JTA) — Every morning for the last five months, Yair Moses rises from his bed and recites a mantra: “Another…
UN report validates ‘clear and convincing’ allegations of Hamas sexual violence
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — A United Nations report validated Israeli reports of sexual violence committed by Hamas during its Oct. 7 invasion of Israel…
Edmonton public invited to view documentary of the horrific October 7 Hamas attack
(Edmonton, AB) – Supernova: The Music Festival Massacre, the much anticipated 52- minute documentary film which unravels the dramatic events that took place during Hamas’…