Calgary Chevra Kadisha: The Paradox of the Unthanked Volunteer
by Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton (AJNews) – Volunteers offer their time without requirement or obligation, and in doing so, connect with others pursuing a…
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Howie Mandel, Bob Saget and other celebrities to read the Purim story for charity
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — A slew of Jewish comedians are teaming up for a Purim event to raise money for the Met Council, a…
Calgary wine-tasting bar working to weather COVID storm
By Jeremy Appel Calgarian Chris Fodor opened a tasting room at his urban winery in February 2020, and then we all know what happened. Fodor,…
To make my second pandemic Purim more meaningful, I’m focusing on giving to the poor
by Sharon Weiss-Greenberg (JTA) — One year ago, we were debating how to navigate Purim carnivals — not if they should or should not take…
15 Fun Jewish Facts About ‘The Muppet Show’
By Lisa Keys (Kveller via JTA) – The Muppet Show — yes, the original one — is back on television! The absolutely iconic series makes its debut on…