Hamas releases 2 American hostages from Gaza, in a first since Oct. 7 attack
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hamas has released two American hostages, a mother and a daughter, whom it was holding in the Gaza Strip. Judith…
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It’s back! Calgary’s Jewish Film Festival resumes in-person screening: November 4 – 19
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It’s back! The 23rd annual Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival will once again be the place to be when…
Alberta Jewish Community Gathers in Solidarity for Israel
by Hannah Silver (AJNews) – A welcome and well needed dose of community as we struggle through these dark and difficult days, both Calgary Jewish…
Canada Post suspends postal service to Israel
By AJNews staff (AJNews) – It has come to our attention that as of October 12, 2023 Canada Post has temporarily suspended outgoing mail service…
This Bedouin bus driver is credited with saving 30 people from Israel’s Nova party massacre
by Deborah Danan (JTA) — Every day at 4 p.m., Youssef Ziadna receives a phone call from a psychologist. Every evening, he sits on his…