The Vision behind the Fundraising: Jewish Calgary welcomes new co-presidents
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – Calgary Jewish Federation’s newly minted co-presidents Jordan Balaban and Jared Shore have their work cut out for them as they…
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Edmonton launches its 2020 UJA campaign with hope and resilience
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – The United Jewish Appeal has kicked off its annual fundraising campaign for a year like no other. The campaign kicked…
A conversation with author Mira Sucharov
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Carleton University political scientist and specialist in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Mira Sucharov has released a new book, Borders and Belonging:…
Hillel is increasing its online activities – in Edmonton and Calgary
By Jeremy Appel (AJNews) – Leadership for the Hillels in Calgary and Edmonton say that although this school year poses a unique set of challenges…
Calgary-based Art and Scroll Studio’s Zoominars unlock the world of Judaica
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – For many of us, three silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic have been the gift of time, a nudge toward…