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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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…
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…
In Israel, first Orthodox Jerusalem synagogue hires female spiritual leader
(JTA) — In a first for an Orthodox congregation in Israel, a woman has been hired as a spiritual leader at a Jerusalem synagogue. Karmit…
The EDJGE and Beth Israel co-host inspirational Shabbaton
(EJNews) – An interesting, enjoyable and informative Shabbaton was held at the Beth Israel Synagogue from May 13-14 with special guest Rabbi Motty Berger. The…