Turkey and Israel to restore full diplomatic relations after 4-year break
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Turkey and Israel will return ambassadors to their countries ending a four-year rupture as each country seeks to expand ties…
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Ceasefire brokered by Egypt ends days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian terrorists
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — After more than 48 hours in which hundreds of rockets were fired from Gaza toward targets in Israel, calm reigned…
Reform congregants hear perspective on Palestinian human rights work
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Both Reform congregations in Alberta co-hosted a July 27 virtual event with an Edmonton-based Jewish linguist who spent time volunteering…
Jerusalem Foundation and the power of leadership by women
By Nomi Yeshua (AJNews) – The power of leadership in philanthropy cannot be overestimated and what was once a field dominated by men deciding how…
Calgary twins representing Canada at Maccabiah Games
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Calgary twins Nick and Conaire Taub are representing Canada at this year’s Maccabiah Games from July 12 – 26 in…