Billy Crystal performs ‘Yiddish scat’ at the Tony Awards
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) – “Ella Fitzgerald, wherever you are, I apologize in advance.” Billy Crystal gave this year’s Tonys a jolt of Jewish shtick…
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Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge to honour Max Lipsman: September 22
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge #816 is pulling out the stops for the return of its signature annual dinner following a…
Employment opportunity: Alberta Jewish News is hiring a Calgary community reporter
(AJNews) – Alberta Jewish News is pleased to announce that we are hiring a part-time or freelance reporter for Calgary and area. If you have…
Shoah Week in Alberta highlighted a diversity of themes and stories
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Those engaged in Holocaust education and remembrance have seen it coming for years now, a sea change that is painful…
Talmud Torah ELC raising funds for air conditioning – in time for summer in Edmonton
By Natalie Soroka (Edmonton) – Summers, even in Alberta, can really heat up a building and the Talmud Torah Early Learning Centre (TTELC), located inside…