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Your voice counts in our Jewish community

Imagine being a 10-year-old child right now, with an awareness of rising antisemitism—and then a powerful adult leaning in and looking you in the eye to say, “You are so lucky. What a wonderful time to be Jewish.” 

What incredible words for our children to hear from a special guest, …

What do you envision for Jewish Edmonton?

At the end of Deuteronomy, Moses doesn't get to the promised land. We don't get a perfect ending but with the start of the Torah, we get a fresh start, another opportunity to create the world we want to see. This perspective is from Rabbi Angela Buchdahl of Central Synagogue during a podcast…

Standing together: United in strength, guided by hope

Friends,

As we witnessed the long-awaited return of the hostages held in Gaza, our hearts are filled with a mix of relief, gratitude, and profound sorrow. Today is a day of hope and, we pray, the beginning of healing for the hostages, their families and all of Israel.

Today we rejoice as t…

Hope prevails after two long years

By now we are all aware of the news that broke shortly after Chag, that there is a deal to bring the hostages home and towards peace in the Middle East. While we are still learning the details, we know the first phase begins with all the living hostages coming home and a commitment to the re…

Let's stand together strong in face of October 7

Prior to Shababt Shuvah, I recalled the words from Moses to Joshua “Be Strong and Courageous”.  
 
On Yom Kippur, just yesterday in Manchester, Rabbi Daniel Walker was strong and courageous; he held the synagogue door shut with congregants, averting a larger attack. The events cause…