OPH and JFED announce: Our Parents’ Home sold to Revera
(AJNews) – On December 25, 2020, Steve Shafir, President of the Jewish Federation of Edmonton and Len Dolgoy, President of OPH issued a statement that…
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What blessing should you say when you get the COVID-19 vaccine? We asked rabbis for their guidance.
by Laura E. Adkins (JTA) — Jewish liturgy offers blessings for seemingly every occasion, from ritual moments (such as lighting Shabbat candles) to sublime experiences…
7 Cholent Recipes to Keep You Warm This Winter
by Rachel Myerson (The Nosher via JTA) – What makes a dish “Jewish?” One of the main threads connecting the food of the shtetl to…
It’s (almost) official: As key deadline approaches, Israel on verge of 4th elections in 2 years
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Barring an unexpected last-minute deal, Israel’s government will likely dissolve this week after a bill to delay a crucial budget…
Faith based leaders, organizations have responsibility to advise on moral Implications of COVID-19 vaccine distribution decision
NEW YORK/GENEVA – As governments and international organizations work together to determine who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first, and how quickly, the World Jewish Congress…