I have often quipped I am in the growth business—growth in community and growth in antisemitism. While this is meant to be tongue in cheek, many of you have noted the increased need for a communal voice and our ongoing engagement in security and advocacy while also noting the post October …
We are excited to share the first Jewish Federation of Edmonton impact report with you.
This impact report is more than a reflection—it’s a testament to what we can achieve together. It's your generosity, your voice, and your belief in the power of collective action that make this wor…
When I was a child, we had a Chanukah book about how every candle in the box wanted to be picked as the shamash, the helper candle whose job it is to light all the others.
Back then, picking the shamash was about which candle was the prettiest colour, but today I look back on that book and …
A sole menorah in the windowsill of our future JCC home, with candles lit and the sun setting in the backdrop is a stirring memory from one year ago.
There were about 20 of us gathered in the room, leaders and rabbis, standing on cold concrete in a room bursting with hope and potential.
I …
What do Zach Hyman, BBYO, and our AGM have in common?
Last night, I had the chance to attend an Edmonton Oilers game. I felt a sense of shared pride when Zach Hyman returned to the ice and scored a goal. Fans celebrated enthusiastically, and several people nearby were sporting his jersey. I…
