JNF University Mission builds strong community connections with Israel and at home
By Dina Apartsin (EJNews) – My time on the JNF University (JNFU) Mission to Israel was an absolutely incredible experience. The people I met were…
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Edmonton’s smallest egalitarian congregation – Beth Tzedek – is closing its doors this month
By Bluma Goldberg (EJNews) – On June 24th, Edmonton’s Beth Tzedek Congregation will be holding its last Shabbat service at the Talmud Torah Multipurpose Room,…
Edmonton’s Temple Beth Ora welcomes Rabbi Gila Caine and her family
By Regan Treewater-Lipes (EJNews) – Congregants at Temple Beth Ora have cause for celebration! In June, TBO will be welcoming a very special new arrival…
Edmonton Jewish Film Festival 2017 comes to a close
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival came to a close on Monday May 29 after 7 days packed with an entertaining…
This Israeli film about Orthodox Jews is a surprise hit overseas
By Gabe Friedman (JTA) — It’s safe to call the Israeli film “The Women’s Balcony” the opposite of a Hollywood blockbuster and it will be…