Jewish Federation of Edmonton

Jewish Federation of Edmonton

The ideals that motivate Federations are the precious heritage of our Jewish people. Our parents and grandparents brought these ideals to this country .... more

Gaza Situation Response By UJC/Federation System and Partners

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JERUSALEM (JTA) -- Israel would accept a complete freeze on settlement building for a limited amount of time, The New York Times reported.

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PRAGUE - Gypsies attending an international conference on the Holocaust said Monday the suffering they endured at the hands of Nazis during World War II has never been fully recognized.

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CJCONT Condemns Recent Incidents of Hate-Motivated Vandalism

TORONTO - Canadian Jewish Congress Ontario Region (CJCONT) condemned recent incidents in York Region involving antisemitic and homophobic vandalism as well as acts of violence against Asian-Canadians, and commended York Regional Police for investigating them as hate crimes.

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Media Critic Wins al-Dura Case

Paul Lungen

Philippe Karsenty, the head of a French media watchdog group, is claiming victory in his long-running battle with France’s main television news network over his claim that the purported death of Palestinian youth Mohammad al-Dura was faked.
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