What not to say to someone who has become more religious
by No’a L. Bat Miri This story originally appeared on Alma. The Jewish community, religious and otherwise, has a reputation for constantly dissecting and questioning…
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Back-to-back Israeli holidays are exhausting – and emotionally manipulative
by Elana Sztokman TEL AVIV (JTA) — Wednesday night (May 8) was one of the hardest nights on the Israeli calendar. In that hazy space…
Let’s fight the darkness with light this Shabbat – Light the candles for Lori Gilbert-Kaye z”l
by Rabbi Zolly Claman (Edmonton) – We had such a beautiful Pesach together but dampened so quickly with the news that we were met with…
In the wake of another deadly synagogue shooting, we need Holocaust education more than ever
by Janice Weinman, Ellen Hershkin (JTA) — On the Shabbat morning of April 27, Hadassah member Lori Gilbert-Kaye was murdered while celebrating Passover at the Chabad…
JFS Edmonton launches new logo
Edmonton, Alberta— May 1st 2019 — Today JFS Edmonton is delighted to launch and announce its brand new logo, with thanks to the Graphic Communications…