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…
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Calgary B’nai Brith Lodge pays posthumous tribute to notable community builders
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The 2024 B’nai Brith Dinner takes place April 9 at Beth Tzedec Synagogue. A bittersweet moment at the annual event is…
Noy Leyb’s two-front war
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Noy Leyb was visiting Calgary last month for a friend’s wedding. In an interview, he told AJNews that he would…
Calgary welcomed Palestinian Human Rights activist Bassem Eid with a standing ovation
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – On February 7, Calgary Jews Stand United—a grassroots organization mainly driven by members of the Israeli Diaspora living in Calgary—welcomed…
Beth Tzedec Congregation Calgary Jewish Film Festival had something for everyone
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – After the Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival was forced online for three seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, film…