Wendy Davis: An Edmonton lifelong learner
By Kathy Kerr (AJNews) – The love of learning recognizes no age barriers. Just ask Wendy Davis, who has enjoyed a wide range of courses…
Lifestyle
Lives Well Lived: The Secret to Happiness and Longevity
by Lisa Thomson, JFS Calgary (Calgary) – We may believe that we can achieve happiness and live a good, long life through working hard, achieving…
Living InTension: Celebrating Living with Intention Amidst the Tensions of Life
By Lesley Machon, JFSC Community Chaplain (AJNews) – Nearly a decade ago, David Brooks popularized the distinction between résumé virtues and the eulogy virtues in…
Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — TV’s most Jewish comedy has one more chance to grab some statues on its way out the door. The 12th…
Is the Tradition of the Shiva Visit Disappearing?
by Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton (Calgary) – One of two cardinal principles that underlies Jewish end of life practice is nichum aveilim – comforting…