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…
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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…
Letter to the Editor: Appreciating ‘From the Sources’ column by Eliezer Segal
Dear Editor: Just a word of appreciation of and support for Eliezer Segal’s always erudite, always informative FROM THE SOURCES dept. Some readers may find…
Celebrate Tu Bi’Shevat in Alberta this month – the New Year of the Trees
by Jenna Soroka (AJNews) – Each year for Tu Bi’Shevat — the New Year of the Trees — JNF chooses a special area in Israel to…
Edmonton’s Beth Israel sparkles with a new line-up of winter programming
by Regan Treewater-Lipes (AJNews) – On the fifth night of Chanukah, as light overpowered dark, Edmonton’s Beth Israel Family Shul celebrated with some live music….