Jewish Federation of Edmonton launches Microgrant Program
By Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – How do we create a more engaged and connected Jewish community? We need opportunities for people to turn their innovative…
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Remembering and honouring Sidney Cyngiser OBM
by Maxine Fischbein and Marnie Jazwicki (Calgary) – Holocaust survivor Sidney (Sucher) Cyngiser—sometimes referred to as Calgary’s Elie Wiesel—shared his story of tragedy and resilience…
The Pittsburgh synagogue shooter wasn’t acting alone
by Amy Spitalnick (JTA) — Earlier this month, as the jury in Pittsburgh handed down the verdict in the deadliest attack on the Jewish community…
Calgary Jewish Academy Grade 9 graduates celebrate!
(Calgary) – CJA recently celebrated the accomplishments of their grade nine graduating class. On behalf of the community, we extend congratulations and Mazel Tov to…
New Jewish community cemetery consecrated in Edmonton
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is rare for a celebration to take place within the gates of a Jewish cemetery. But on Sunday June…