Author to discuss role of Jewish-Canadians in battling the Second World War: Nov. 7
(Edmonton) – A Canadian author who wrote a compelling book about Jewish-Canadians serving in the Second World War will be in Edmonton on November 7…
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White supremacist arrested in plot to blow up Colorado synagogue
by Ben Sales (JTA) — A white supremacist has been arrested for plotting to blow up a synagogue in Colorado. Richard Holzer, 27, was charged…
2019 Annual Tova Yedlin Lecture featuring Dr. Natalie Zemon Davis video now available
(Edmonton) – Last month, the Wirth Institute had the honour of inviting esteemed historian Dr. Natalie Zemon Davis of the University of Toronto to deliver…
Beth Israel’s Smichat Chaver students celebrate their success
(Edmonton) – The Smichat Chaver Program, SCP Siyium, is an exciting and innovative learning program that has recently been implemented at Beth Israel – the…
Alex Bregman breaks a World Series home run record
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Most of the news surrounding Houston Astros slugger Alex Bregman on Tuesday October 29th focused on his “bat carry” —…