There are weeks when much of our work happens behind the scenes—and then there are moments when all that planning takes shape in visible ways. This past week brought both.
As the Edmonton Jewish Film Festival wrapped with energy, connection, and shared experience, preparations continued…
I often quip that I’m in the growth business—antisemitism or community—and then jokingly say you decide which. It’s my attempt at humour, but it also reflects a very real tension we live with today. We can choose where to direct our energy, while remaining vigilant to both.
And the …
May is Jewish Heritage Month, when we celebrate the contributions of Jewish Canadians to our country and honour our heritage.
Here in Edmonton, we take pride in the Jewish Film Festival, learn from the stories and accomplishments of Jewish Edmontonians through the Jewish Archives and Hi…
It has been an absolute joy to see so many of you join in commemorations these past 10 days. I sat back and marvelled at how our community agencies came together without hesitation—offering space, blessings, choirs, dance—and how volunteers came out in droves to support the organizers wh…
As we arrive at Shabbat, I reflect on a week that highlighted, again and again, how deeply interconnected our community truly is.
Early in the week, I met with the new Camp BB Riback Executive Director, Cecil Horwitz. We spoke about our own formative Jewish experiences and the outsized role…
