Edmonton Chevra Kadisha – Chesed shel emet
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – This article is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Cooper, OBM, who recently passed away. An avid volunteer and former…
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B’nai Brith Calgary Lodge celebrates philanthropy and advocacy
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – After a two-year hiatus due to COVID, some 450 B’nai Brith faithful and community, political and business leaders gathered on…
Memorial Stones Foundation of Amersfoort: Honouring forgotten heroes
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – The Jewish community can take much comfort in knowing that we have some formidable non-Jewish friends and allies. Two spoke…
Re-engaging Calgary’s Beth Tzedec congregation in the New Year
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Beth Tzedec’s new education director is not getting much sleep. The father of three young sons, one of whom was…
Jewish Tam at Spuds and Suds Calgary Stampede Breakfast
By Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – After a two-year drought due to COVID-19, the Spuds and Suds Stampede Breakfast, held at the Hyatt Hotel in downtown…