Jewish Studies Week features two special events at University of Alberta: Nov 5 & 7
(Edmonton) – Jewish Studies Week will be held at the University of Alberta starting November 5, 2018. A special introductory talk by Dr. Peter Sabo,…
Religion
Campaign asks Jews to attend Shabbat services in response to Pittsburgh shooting
(JTA) — The American Jewish Committee is urging Jews — and non-Jews — to come to synagogue this Shabbat in response to the shooting during services…
This week’s drash by Rabbi Gila Caine: Lot’s Wife
by Rabbi Gila Caine (TBO) – Our week’s parasha talks about seeing, and the power of seeing reality and beyond reality. One of the more…
JPPI Report: Significant Rise in Identification with Reform and Conservative Judaism in Israel
Jerusalem, October 15, 2018…A new Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) study, Rising Streams, Reform and Conservative Judaism in Israel, reports that 12-13 percent of Israeli…
Yes, I’m an Observant Jew. But I’m Not Judging You If You’re Not.
By Sarah Rudolph (Kveller via JTA) – Growing up, I was often viewed as “religious” among my peers. You might think this is a compliment,…