In Hebrew, the word bitachon can mean trust, confidence, and security. It captures exactly what our community places in Federation: the trust that we will safeguard what matters most, and the confidence that Jewish life in Edmonton can continue with pride and courage.
There is a sacred resp…
This weekend, Jewish Federation of Edmonton will once again proudly host the Israel Pavilion at Edmonton Heritage Festival. For over 47 years, this event has provided an opportunity to share Israeli culture, food, music, dance, and stories with our fellow Edmontonians, and we are excited to …
This week, as many of us prepare for Heritage Festival and Shabbat, I found myself thinking about food and the role it plays in Jewish life.
It is always a thrill when I find Israeli produce for sale at Costco. Some months it is pomelo, or grapefruit. This month, it is lychees. When I see t…
Whether you consume news through social media, television, or print, many of you have no doubt seen the actions and statements Jewish Federation has issued in response to both Councillor Michael Janz and Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi.
The statements speak for themselves. I want to thank…
This week, I have been reflecting on covenant: the Covenant at Sinai, where the Jewish people accepted not only Torah, but a shared responsibility to one another; the covenant of l’dor v’dor, which calls us to carry Jewish life from generation to generation; the covenant God makes with Noah;…
