Calgary Chevra Kadisha: The story behind the cost of a funeral
By Susan Dvorkin and Harold Lipton (Calgary) – The Chevra Kadisha of Calgary has always been a proponent of pre-purchasing a burial plot in advance…
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Israel has had a good relationship with UN Secretary-General Antonio Gutteres. The Jenin raid has caused tensions.
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Antonio Guterres has been one of the more Israel-friendly secretary-generals of the United Nations. Since assuming his position in 2017,…
Anglican Church of Canada finalizes decision to replace ‘For the Conversion of the Jews’ prayer
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — The Anglican Church of Canada has voted to remove from its prayer books a prayer calling for the conversion of…
Edmonton Folk Music Festival brings Jewish Roots to the hill
By Paula E. Kirman (AJNews) – The Edmonton Folk Music Festival returns to Gallagher Park from August 10-13. As always, the lineup for “the hill”…
A message from Stacey Leavitt-Wright, CEO Jewish Federation of Edmonton
by Stacey Leavitt-Wright (Edmonton) – Imagine a room brimming with the energy of 32 adults ranging in age from 20 to 35, some new to…