If you’re asking American Jews if they’re religious, you don’t understand American Jews
by Rachel B. Gross (JTA) — In Sheldon Oberman’s children’s book “The Always Prayer Shawl,” a grandfather passes on his tallit to his grandson along…
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A Shavuot Message from Adam Silver, CEO Calgary Jewish Federation
by Adam Silver (AJNews) – This time of the Jewish calendar year is very purposeful. It is the season during which we count the time…
Escalating rocket fire between Gaza and Israel leaves 2 Israelis and at least 20 Palestinians dead
by Cnaan Liphshiz, Gabe Friedman (JTA) – Two Israelis and at least 20 Palestinians have died from the ongoing rocket exchanges between the Gaza Strip…
For a second year, Camp BB-Riback will not be operating as a camp this summer
by AJN Staff (AJNews) – It is with great heart break that Camp BB-Riback Executive Director Stacy Shaikin has announced that Camp, in its traditional…
Anti-fascist cartoonist’s message still resonates
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – The cartoon stylings of Walter Trier, who pilloried fascist leaders during the Second World War with humour, provide a useful…