Mourning amidst the 11th plague
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – There are countless people around the globe mourning loved ones in isolation due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. When my father…
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The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Re-envisioned: May 3-7 everyone is welcome
By Susan Schiffman (AJNews) – This year, as in the past, The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival Committee (EJFF) had a grand vision for our Festival. …
Calgary Jewish Federation’s Response to Incident at Purple Perk
The following is the response from Calgary Jewish Federation Community Relations Chair Jared Shore, and CEO Adam Silver regarding the “Hitler Meme Incident” and Calgary’s…
“Welcome to Brad Wall’s Bar Mitzvah”
By Daniel Moser (AJNews) – “Welcome to Brad Wall’s Bar Mitzvah,” Alberta Premier Jason Kenney exclaimed as he greeted the crowd at the 69th B’nai…
Calgary Chevra Kadisha: 113 years and growing strong
By Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton On March 3, corresponding to the 7th of Adar, the traditional yahrzeit for Mosesz”l, the Calgary Chevra Kadisha held…