Alberta’s Jewish Sheriff and his K9 partner Seamus
By Shael Gelfand and AJNews staff (AJNews) – What could patrolling Israel’s most dangerous borders as a member of the Israeli Defence Forces have in…
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With 2 current films, director Rachel Israel offers comic relief for Jewish trauma
by Stephen Silver (JTA) — For nearly three years, much of Jewish culture has been shaped by war, rising antisemitism and questions of identity under…
Holocaust Survivor Harry Gould Marks 100th Birthday in Calgary
By Jana Zalmanowitz, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – On June 21, Calgarian Harry Gould celebrated his 100th birthday. Reaching a century is rare. For…
This Berry Crumble Pie Is the Ultimate Summer Dessert
By Leora Kimmel Greene, My Jewish Learning (MJL) – When the summer months arrive there is nothing more that I love than baking with fresh berries….
From the Promised Land to the Prairies: Opening Doors for New Israelis Starts With Us
By Jana Zalmanowitz (AJNews) – For many Israelis arriving in Calgary, the greatest challenges begin after the paperwork is complete. Navigating schools, transportation, and community…