Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Daniel Sher’s voice broke as he related the latest to members of his Pacific Palisades synagogue. Kehillat Israel had just…
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Dr. Sarah Cramsey brings new insights about the devastation during the Holocaust
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – The 2024 Toby and Saul Reichert Holocaust Lecture at the University of Alberta’s Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European…
Calgary student Raphie Simantov: Mitzvah Project is close to his heart
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is impossible to say no to Raphael Simantov, so don’t even try! When the 12-year-old B’nai Mitzvah student decided…
Flaming hot metal art featured as Art & Scroll Studio begins 2025
By Shelley Werner (Calgary) – “I create cool classical ironwork from the inferno of the forge,” says artist Craig Kaviar. The new year opening episode…
Celebrating Sigd with Beth Israel Congregation in Edmonton
By Regan Lipes The evening of December 1was festive at Beth Israel Synagogue with much celebration, and as with most Jewish holidays – lots of…