Canada’s new council to tackle antisemitism divides Jewish groups
by Shira Li Bartov (JTA) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a plan to fight antisemitism, but Canadian Jews are debating whether it’s…
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Founding publisher Barry Slawsky celebrates milestone birthday with friends and family
By Deborah Shatz and Jennifer Kovacs, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – Friends and family gathered in Victoria BC over the May long weekend to…
Alberta celebrates Jewish Heritage Month
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – May was Jewish Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the Jewish communities of Canada…
Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas visits Halpern Akiva Academy
(Calgary) – On Wednesday, May 20th 2026, Halpern Akiva Academy was honoured to host Mayor Jeromy Farkas. The visit connected directly to students’ Social Studies…
Inspiring Global Perspectives and Leadership in Students at Calgary Jewish Academy
by Krista Wilson (Calgary) – This month, the Calgary Jewish Academy school community had the privilege of hosting two incredibly impactful presentations that brought vital…