JCC Victoria webinar raises awareness of Nature Israel and Israel’s environmental challenges: November 19
(AJNews) – On November 19, 2020 at 10 am PST, the Jewish Community Centre of Victoria will host a special Webinar dedicated to Nature Israel…
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Calgary’s HOJMI ushers in the New Year with spiritual fervour and optimism
By Gary Wolf (AJNews) – The year 2020 has been an historic year. As the world looks to turn a new chapter on a challenging…
Despite COVID-19, Jewish Federation of Edmonton’s new CEO will hit the ground running
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – As the torch is passed by outgoing CEO Debby Shoctor to Stacey Leavitt-Wright, Jewish Federation of Edmonton has extended its…
Israeli Knesset members propose giving Diaspora Jews a formal role in Israeli affairs
by Larry Luxner (via JTA) – How much of a say, if any, should Diaspora Jews have in Israeli affairs? This perennial question, debated often…
Proposed Alberta curriculum is cause for concern
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – A series of proposals for Alberta’s K-4 social studies curriculum leaked last month to the CBC have been roundly criticized…