Shoah Week in Alberta and related Holocaust awareness programming
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary Jewish Federation is gearing up for a second annual Shoah Week, providing extended opportunities for Albertans to explore themes…
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B’nai Brith Canada expands Diverse Minds Writing Competition
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Well known for its long history of community service as well as monitoring and responding to antisemitic and racist attacks…
A look at the ordination journey of Rabbi Cantor Russell Jayne
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary Beth Tzedec Congregation has a newly minted Rabbi, though his friendly face, remarkable voice and inspiring teaching are qualities…
A conversation with author, educator Ben M. Freeman: January 27, 2022
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) -Ben M. Freeman – author of Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People – will speak to Albertans in a live virtual event…
Rocky Mountain Rabbi named Calgary Jewish Community Chaplain
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is a bedrock value of Jewish life that we are obligated to help the most vulnerable among us. Individual…