Reflections: Innocents abroad in a war zone
by Howie Sniderman (Edmonton) – The banana bread at the Sugar Beach Bakery on Maui is simply delicious. At 8:08 am on Saturday January 13,…
Israel
Families and advocates for the missing want Israel to refocus on their plight
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — JERUSALEM — Hours before she became one of the final victims of the 12-day Israel-Iran war on Tuesday, Naomi Shaanan…
Bridging Generations and Borders: TT students’ cards reach IDF soldiers
By Jennie Leonard, Program Coordinator (Edmonton) – Back in July 2024, The Talmud Torah Society’s Out of School Care program took a truly meaningful field…
Momentum: The Jewish Journey begins at home
By Jana Zalmanowitz (AJNews) – Last month, along with 9 other Calgary Jewish women, I had the opportunity to take part in a powerful experience…
Israel puts civilians on high alert as Iranian leaders vow response to US strikes
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Israelis have been barred from gathering and most businesses have been ordered closed following the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear…