Join the Edmonton community in serving Bissell Centre Lunch: Sept. 22
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – As with any undertaking in the Edmonton Jewish community, it’s a team-effort, and volunteers are the backbone of successful programs….
Philanthropy
Jewish National Fund is appealing CRA decision to revoke its charitable status
(Toronto) – On June 26, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) notified Jewish National Fund (JNF) that it plans to revoke the group’s charitable status in Canada…
Jenny Belzberg receives Canada’s highest honour for a lifetime of volunteer work
by Irena Karshenbaum (AJNews) – In reflecting on the 2024 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards ceremonies, where Jenny Belzberg received the Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award…
When charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — This Passover, Rabbi Michael Cahana urged his congregation to use the portion of the seder commemorating the bread of affliction…
Ron Ghitter and Gordon Hoffman were honoured in Calgary this month
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Two respected members of the Alberta Jewish community are among the distinguished individuals who received honorary doctorates during spring convocation…