From the Promised Land to the Prairies: How one Israeli family hopes to keep Calgary their home
by Jana Zalmanowitz (AJNews) – It’s been over two years since the horrors of October 7, 2023 shattered the lives of many Israelis. Since that…
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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…
Conversion interest in Calgary congregations is booming
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – For Temple B’nai Tikvah Rabbi Mark Glickman, the recent conversion of nine adults and three children (see feature story in…
Edmonton celebrates the annual Challah Bake and Shabbat Project at Beth Israel this month
by Regan Treewater (AJNews) – We have Shabbat; let’s keep it!” is the catchy slogan for the worldwide Shabbat Project. “We can steal a day…
Empowering lectures are a big draw at the YEG Jewish Senior Citizens’ Centre
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – It is no secret that Canada’s national healthcare system is bursting at the seams. There are efforts to recruit talent…