Calgary student Raphie Simantov: Mitzvah Project is close to his heart
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – It is impossible to say no to Raphael Simantov, so don’t even try! When the 12-year-old B’nai Mitzvah student decided…
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Flaming hot metal art featured as Art & Scroll Studio begins 2025
By Shelley Werner (Calgary) – “I create cool classical ironwork from the inferno of the forge,” says artist Craig Kaviar. The new year opening episode…
Short stories by Chava Rosenfarb receives Jewish Literary Award
By Regan Lipes (AJNews) – There are more exciting accolades for the late Yiddish-Canadian writer Chava Rosenfarb, of blessed memory, and her academically accomplished daughter…
Violins of Hope new compositions will be released January 27
By Jenna Vetsch (AJNews) – In a video on the National Music Centre (NMC) website, Daniel Pelton, the National Music Centre’s Violins of Hope Artist…
Chanukah at the Alberta Legislature Grounds in Edmonton
by AJNews staff (AJNews) – On Sunday Dec. 29, the Edmonton Jewish community, friends, families and allies joined Chabad of Edmonton in celebrating Chanukah at…