A message from Lisa Libin, President Calgary Jewish Federation
by Lisa Libin (Calgary) – As we approached the month of Nissan, I found myself thinking a lot about what the upcoming “Yoms” – Yom…
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Anne Applebaum: The future of Central Europe
by Eric Schloss (AJNews) – On the evening of April 23,2024, the Wirth Institute for Austrian and Central European Studies, based at the University of…
The Violin of Hope with a heartwarming Alberta connection
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Nothing tugs at the heartstrings like the violin, whose sound has often been compared to the human voice. Some scholars…
EJFF brings a wonderful variety of Jewish-themed films to Edmonton
By Jenna Vetsch (AJNews) – The Edmonton Jewish Film Festival (EJFF) is entering its 28th year, bringing Jewish perspectives to life through diverse stories, traditions,…
B’nai Brith Dinner awards posthumous honours to a notable group of community members
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The 2024 Calgary B’nai Brith Dinner was held on April 9 at Beth Tzedec Synagogue. Each year, a bittersweet moment…