Had Melanie Joly, minister of foreign affairs, been in Israel this past Saturday while 300 drones and ballistic missiles were being launched at Israel from Iran, would she be “calling for restraint from all sides”?
I have noticed that the NDP MLAs Janis Irwin, Sarah Hoffman and MPs …
When I was in grade 7, we were required to choose an activity for our Wednesday afternoon blocks. When I heard about the need for volunteers at Maimonides, a Jewish care home, I signed up. Rather than basketball or chess, I felt compelled to contribute to the community. And so, my volunteer …
This morning CBC Edmonton AM invited me to speak about the commemoration we have planned leading into six months from October 7. I explained to host Mark Connolly the significance of the Shabbat table we will have set for the remaining hostages, signifying that we are waiting to welcome them…
I am hearing great excitement about a new grocery store opening next to Bliss Baked Goods, however I want to share another exciting milestone for our community—the submission of a development permit application for the new Jewish Community Centre (JCC). While we await city approval, this i…
On October 7, Lifnat and Aviv, and their three children were getting ready to launch the 20th annual Kite Festival for Peace they started, where residents of Kfar Azza fly massive kites near Gaza. Asher, Lifnat’s brother, informed us about this initiative and how his sister and her family …
