Conversion interest in Calgary congregations is booming
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – For Temple B’nai Tikvah Rabbi Mark Glickman, the recent conversion of nine adults and three children (see feature story in…
Writers
Yonah Bob discusses Israel under attack on all fronts
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – When world renowned journalist Yonah Jeremy Bob spoke at Beth Shalom Synagogue at the invitation of the Jewish Federation of…
Beth Shalom to host Stephen Arnoff: a creative and musical Scholar in Residence Nov. 15 & 16
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – This year, to mark the international Shabbat Project at Beth Shalom Synagogue, congregants will welcome an exciting and highly celebrated…
Journalist Marsha Lederman recounts her journey to Poland – as a second generation survivor
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – In the midst of personal grief – and then a pandemic – Globe and Mail journalist Marsha Lederman took on…
Edmonton celebrates the annual Challah Bake and Shabbat Project at Beth Israel this month
by Regan Treewater (AJNews) – We have Shabbat; let’s keep it!” is the catchy slogan for the worldwide Shabbat Project. “We can steal a day…