CMDA Calgary Chapter is celebrating its annual gala on May 29
(AJNews) – At 94 years young, Calgary resident, Fanny Wedro, is as active and outspoken as someone half her age. A Holocaust survivor, Fanny is…
Israel
Israeli officials say source of gunfire that killed Al Jazeera journalist cannot yet be determined
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hours after a gunshot killed a prominent Palestinian journalist in the West Bank city of Jenin, Israel’s defense minister said…
Honouring the ‘Yoms’ – A message from Jared Shore, Co-President Calgary Jewish Federation
by Jared Shore (AJNews) – With our Passover Seders now behind us, I hope that many can reflect on the holiday as wonderful return to…
Shooting in downtown Tel Aviv leaves 2 dead, at least 4 in serious condition
by Ron Kampeas This is a developing story. (JTA) — At least one gunman shot people at different locations along a downtown Tel Aviv street…
What Zelensky gets wrong about the Holocaust in Ukraine
by Jeffrey Veidlinger (JTA) — In his March 20 speech to Israeli lawmakers, Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelensky invoked the Holocaust as analogous to what his…