EJFF synopsis: A hybrid Edmonton Jewish Film Festival is screening in Edmonton and beyond
(AJNews) – We’ve reached the halfway mark for the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival running from May 10 to 18, lighting up computer screens and televisions in…
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Israeli police rush funeral-goers, nearly toppling the coffin of Al Jazeera journalist
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Israeli police armed with batons and stun grenades rushed a crowd of funeral-goers in Jerusalem, nearly toppling the coffin of…
CMDA Calgary Chapter is celebrating its annual gala on May 29
(AJNews) – At 94 years young, Calgary resident, Fanny Wedro, is as active and outspoken as someone half her age. A Holocaust survivor, Fanny is…
Israeli officials say source of gunfire that killed Al Jazeera journalist cannot yet be determined
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Hours after a gunshot killed a prominent Palestinian journalist in the West Bank city of Jenin, Israel’s defense minister said…
Dvar of the week by Rabbi Steven Schwarzman: Who do we mourn?
by Rabbi Steven Schwarzman (AJNews) – This week’s Torah reading begins with a list of relatives for whom the kohanim must mourn. We use this same…