US and allies propose ceasefire as fighting escalates between Israel and Hezbollah
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah showed no signs of abating in the hours after a group of countries led by…
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Rabbi Alisa Zilbershtein: Striving for wholeness in challenging times
by Rabbi Alisa Zilbershtein (Edmonton) – Shalom, Alberta Jewish community. I am Rabbi Alisa Zilbershtein, newly arrived at Beth Shalom in Edmonton. My path to…
Rabbi Guy Tal: A tremor of trepidation
by Rabbi Guy Tal Then thou shalt see and be radiant, And thy heart shall fear and thrill אָ֤ז תִּרְאִי֙ וְנָהַ֔רְתְּ וּפָחַ֥ד וְרָחַ֖ב לְבָבֵ֑ךְ (Edmonton)…
Rabbi Nisan Andrews: The essence of Teshuvah
By Rabbi Nisan Andrews (Calgary) – As a congregational rabbi, I tend to stick close to home and shul. I focus on attending community events…
Rabbi Russ Jayne: Rosh Hashanah – A holiday of hope
By Rabbi Russ Jayne (Calgary) – Rosh Hashanah marks the first of the Ten Days of Repentance, or Aseret Yemei Teshuvah, culminating on Yom Kippur,…