24th annual Calgary Jewish Film Festival features world class films from November 2 – 17
By Maxine Fischbein (Calgary) – The Beth Tzedec Congregation Jewish Film Festival, taking place the first three weeks of November, will be rolling out the…
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Camp BB Riback Update: Register now for summer 2025 and lock in the 2024 prices
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Camp BB Riback saw a bumper crop of campers over the summer, with numbers rebounding since the interruptions caused by…
Veterinary Dentist Terrie Faber: “Pursue your passions.”
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – From a young age, newly-retired Dr. Terrie Faber knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian. Reflecting on her distinguished…
Marina Paperny: Don’t let anyone else define you
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Honourable Marina Paperny KC has some empowering words for women based on her life experience as a lawyer, community…
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…