Israeli government increases politicians’ role in selecting judges
by Ben Sales (JTA) — With war raging in Gaza and protests rocking the streets of Jerusalem, the Israeli government has passed a key piece…
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CTeen Edmonton delegation had a trip to remember!
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Each year Crown Heights is descended upon by thousands of Jewish teens from around the globe! …
Beth Tzedec enjoys a “Wicked” fun Purim Spiel
By Holly Shifrah (Calgary) – Like many synagogues across North America this year, Beth Tzedec chose to celebrate Purim 5785 with a Wicked theme. The…
The Alarming Rise of Anti-Immigrant Hate in Alberta: Echoes of a Dark Past
By Danielle Dolgoy and Roxanne Droppo (AJNews) – Over the past several weeks our communities have witnessed hateful demonstrations designed to threaten and unsettle newcomers….
Israel’s antisemitism envoy wasn’t consulted ahead of the controversial gov’t antisemitism conference
by Ben Sales (JTA) – Michal Cotler-Wunsh was tapped as Israel’s special envoy to combat antisemitism just weeks before Oct. 7, 2023 — and she’s…