Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
by Jacob Gurvis, Deborah Danan (JTA) — For many Jews across the United States and globe, memories of last year’s Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah…
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Living InTension: Celebrating Living with Intention Amidst the Tensions of Life
By Lesley Machon, JFSC Community Chaplain (AJNews) – Nearly a decade ago, David Brooks popularized the distinction between résumé virtues and the eulogy virtues in…
JNF Canada: Beyahad Nenatzeach
By Colin Muscat (AJNews) – October 7, 2023 was a watershed moment in Jewish history. This was the day that Israelis experienced a moment of…
Calgary commemorates Oct. 7 with solidarity
by Maxine Fischbein (Calgary) – Community solidarity and raw emotion were everywhere in evidence as an estimated crowd of 1,200 Jewish community members and allies…
Edmonton holds solemn memorial service for the victims of Oct. 7 massacre
By Regan Treewater (Edmonton) – October 7th, 2023 is a date that will live on in the collective Jewish consciousness and for allies of Israel….