Rabbi Gila Caine: First Impressions
By Rabbi Gila Caine (AJNews) – Baby naming ceremonies are my favorite, both to attend and to perform. All life cycle events are extremely meaningful…
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Historian Deborah Lipstadt empowers Albertans in the fight against antisemitism
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – An historic change in local Holocaust commemoration occurred when Mayor Naheed Nenshi first proclaimed civic observance of International Holocaust Remembrance…
Abe Silverman is appointed to Alberta’s anti-racism council
By Jeremy Appel B’nai Brith’s Alberta public affairs manager Abe Silverman has been appointed to the province’s anti-racism advisory council. Silverman says he got news…
Jewish Family Services Edmonton is recruiting new board members: Deadline Feb. 19
(Edmonton) – Jewish Family Services Edmonton is currently seeking interested individuals to join their Board of Directors. Applications for the positions must be received by…
Everything old is new again: Edmonton Jewish Community Directory makes a comeback
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – If you are craving a good news story, this one’s for you . . . especially if you’ve been missing…