Calgary Jewish Film Festival Takes 20th Season Online
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It’s the time of year when the Calgary Jewish community starts thinking about its favourite Yontiff – that is, of…
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Community members raise funds for Courage in Motion – by cycling at home this year
(October 2020) – The 13th annual Courage in Motion, an initiative of Beit Halochem Canada, Aid to Disabled Veterans of Israel, is staying home this year…
A Sukkot Message from Calgary Jewish Federation CEO Adam Silver
(Calgary) – As I write this message, we are approaching one of my favourite chagim (holidays) –Sukkot. For me, Sukkot is about the fall, the…
Anti-Semitic priest barred from Edmonton Archdiocese
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – An anti-Semitic Polish priest with an international following has been formally banned from the Archdiocese of Edmonton after lobbying from…
Calgary Chevra Kadisha is seeking volunteers
by the Calgary Chevra Kadisha (Calgary) – It is an old and revered mitzvah in our community to accompany a deceased person and participate in…