CIJA: Rosh Hashanah is a time for renewal
By Judy Zelikovitz (AJNews) – This past year was challenging for our community. The COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to be physically distant from…
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Rabbi Binyomin Halpern: Of Cars and Creators
By Rabbi Binyomin Halpern (Calgary) – Rosh Hashana is just around the corner. The High Holidays are a busy time, and an important time. There…
Rabbi Gila Caine: Understanding Teshuva
by Rabbi Gila Caine (Edmonton) – Last week my son had the misfortune of totally restarting his game on Nintendo. To clarify, in the mind…
Calgary Chevra Kadisha: What should I know before visiting the cemetery?
by Harold Lipton and Susan Dvorkin (Calgary) – Many of us will visit the graves of our deceased loved ones at various times. Some of…
Rabbi Leonard Cohen: I’m Done with the Ashamnu’s
by Rabbi Leonard Cohen (Calgary) – “I’m done with the Ashamnu’s, Rabbi.” I knew exactly what he was talking about. Eric was a stalwart friend…