I’m done passing as a matrilineal Jew
by Rabbi Emily Cohen (This story originally appeared on Alma.) “Your Hebrew name?” the head of the yeshiva asked, pencil and paper poised to take…
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Contemplating Earth-focused Judaism: Should we plant trees on Tu B’Shevat?
by Rabbi Gila Caine (Edmonton) – In honor of Tu B’Shevat, I’m going to point us in the direction of “Forest gardens” which is an alternative,…
Calgary Beth Tzedec brings back Burnstein’s ode to Robert Burns: February 13
by Maxine Fischbein (Calgary) – The Bard is back as Beth Tzedec Synagogue once again rolls out the red carpet for one of Calgary’s best…
This crispy chicken skin just might be your new favorite snack
by Jen Karetnick (This article originally appeared on the Nosher.) If you’re old enough, you might recall when gribenes — crispy chicken skin, nicknamed “Jewish…
Jewish community members serve lunch at the Edmonton Bissell Centre
By Netta Phillet (AJNews) – The Inner City Pastoral Ministry (ICPM) is an ecumenical Christian organization serving the people of Edmonton’s inner city. It began in…