Beth Israel congregation celebrates 110 years with a gala night of comedy
by Deborah Shatz (EJNews) – On September 11, Beth Israel congregation celebrated its 110th anniversary in Edmonton with a fabulous gala event that honoured Darlene…
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Edmonton Jewish News – Digital Edition – August, 2016
Jerusalem’s Hartman Institute returns to Edmonton: Sept. 11
By Dr. Jack Goldberg (Edmonton) – The second installment of Dr. Rabbi Donniel Hartman’s video lecture series “Engaging Israel” will be shown at the Talmud…
op-ed: As an African Israeli, I find claims of state racism against Falash Mura outrageous
By Shimon Mercer-Wood NEW YORK (JTA) — “We are committed to helping ensure that the State of Israel welcomes Jews of all colors.” “We say,…
What I Wish Synagogues Knew About Single Parents
By Eliana Salzman (Kveller via JTA) — I’m not sure where to begin. I first want to say that my synagogue — and I think synagogues…