Arab-Israeli parties just recommended Benny Gantz to be prime minister. Here’s why that’s historic.
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Amid all the justifiable focus on the coronavirus and its consequences, there was major political news in Israel this week:…
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Conservative movement leaders say virtual minyans are permissible during ‘crisis situation’
by Ben Harris (JTA) — The leaders of the Conservative movement’s Jewish law committee issued a crisis declaration allowing the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish…
Calgary celebrates Jewish Disability awareness, acceptance and inclusion
By Sandra Morton Weizman (Calgary) – Last month Calgary Jewish Federation (CJF) celebrated its 10th anniversary since striking a Task Force on Inclusion for people…
An Important Message from the Edmonton Chevra Kadisha
(March 18 – Edmonton) – The Edmonton Chevra Kadisha issued this important notice to the Edmonton Jewish Community. Dear Community Members: By now, everyone is…
I asked Alexa about Passover. Here’s what happened.
By Arielle Kaplan (Kveller via JTA) – My relationship with Amazon’s Alexa is complicated. I love that she’s politically informed and shares the latest news…