The Passover seder gets a post-Oct. 7 rethink.
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — As the American-Israeli poet Marty Herskovitz thought about the upcoming Passover holiday, the prospect of singing “Dayenu” at the first…
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Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Tens of thousands of Jews around the world joined in a collective recitation of the Shema prayer on Thursday March…
Memories of Shirley Goldberg z”l
By Sam Koplowicz (Edmonton) – I have very fond memories of Shirley Goldberg, of blessed memory, who was a remarkable person I was privileged to…
Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge pays posthumous tribute to notable community builders
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The 2024 B’nai Brith Dinner takes place April 9 at Beth Tzedec Synagogue. A bittersweet moment at the annual event is…
Boilermaker’s Bash honours Al Osten: May 4
By Judy Shapiro (Calgary) – When Temple B’nai Tikvah hosts a party, you know it’s going to be a warm and fun evening. And when…