Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — After 843 days, Jews around the world put down their masking tape, yellow ribbons and pins: The last Israeli hostage…
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Two Grade 5 Talmud Torah students take on an inspiring project of giving
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – Nothing warms the heart more than seeing true altruism in action. It is an uplifting reminder that people are capable…
New exhibit at Calgary Public Library honours Willie Woznica and Holocaust Remembrance Day
By Amy Glassman-Boiko (AJNews) – Samantha Kassel fondly describes her great uncle (by marriage) Wolf “Willie” Woznica’s gentle kindness, generous smile, and the pride he…
Calgary Mayor brings Hanukkah crowd to its feet with promise to fight hate
By Mark Cooper (AJNews) — Calgary’s new mayor is promising a series of municipal reforms targeting “radicalization and hate-driven violence” in response to what he…
Menorah lighting at the Legislature sees largest crowd ever – in solidarity with the community
by Regan Lipes (AJNews) – The annual lighting of the twenty-one-foot menorah at the Alberta Legislature is always a beautiful sight to behold and attracts…